A great scare aroused the residents of a town in Lleida this morning, where a fire mobilized several emergency units after receiving an early alert. Although the situation was quickly controlled, the incident generated concern and nervousness among residents, many of whom still rested when the flames began.
A rapid intervention avoided greater damage
At 7:13 in the morning, the 112 Emergency Service received a notice alerting about a fire that was taking place in a housing block located in the Passatge Sant Jordi de Tàrrega, in the province of Lleida. According to official sources from the Firefighters of Catalonia, The flames originated in a mattress located in the patio of building lights.
Immediately after receiving the alert, up to five endowments from the firefighters quickly moved to the site of the incident. Thanks to their prompt intervention, they managed to extinguish the fire before it could spread inside the homes, thus avoiding significant material damage and possible tragic consequences.
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Preventive evacuation and damage review
As a preventive measure, two people decided to self -assess the affected block, although official sources later confirmed that none of them suffered any damage. After extinguishing fireFirefighters carried out an exhaustive review to determine the scope of the generated smoke, one of the main concerns in urban fires due to the risk of poisoning.
The inspection concluded that, although the smoke had slightly affected some nearby areas, no major damage were reported nor was it necessary to make additional evacuations or special ventilation measures beyond the usual ones.
Why can a mattress cause dangerous fires?
Although it may seem somewhat lower, the fire of a mattress has specific risks that must be taken into account. These objects usually contain highly flammable and synthetic materials that, when burning, detach toxic gases. This not only complicates extinction work, but also significantly increases the risk of poisoning for those who are close to the focus of the fire.
In this specific case, the rapid response of firefighters was crucial to prevent fire and smoke from causing more serious personal or material damage.
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This event serves as a reminder about the importance of maintaining common areas free of flammable objects that can become a potential risk. In addition, it underlines the need to always have clear roads for an eventual evacuation, as well as with fire detection systems that allow a rapid emergency response.
Finally, the effectiveness in the coordination of emergency services, especially in early situations, is again essential to minimize risks and damage. This incident in Tàrrega highlights precisely the importance of the well -coordinated work of the Firefighters of Cataloniawhose rapid intervention prevented a minor incident from becoming a serious situation.
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