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Torremolinos Towers are engulfed in flames by firefighters.
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The fire started on Thursday, 11/13, in a 15thfloor apartment of Torre 1 located in the prestigious Conjunto Los Manantiales residence complex, on Avenida Los Manantiales. It caused panic among the residents in the building as well as the neighbourhood.
The fire was said to have started in the apartment’s kitchen after the owner had left. Initial indications indicate that an electrical short circuit may have occurred or that an appliance was left turned on. A full investigation is needed to determine the cause.
Airbnb safety concerns for high-rise rentals: Keybox checkouts are at risk
This incident raises questions about the safety of strangers entering properties and then leaving them by simply putting the key into a keybox. The owner used to be able to check out the property prior the guest leaving. The holidaymaker is able to abandon the site without any of the usual homeowner customs, such as turning off lights and checking appliances. The exiting guest may be in a hurry and not bother to check the details.
Emergency response in Torremolinos: Firefighters contain 15th-floor blaze
Police patrols, local and national, are part of the emergency services. firefightersThey arrived on the scene. A ladder was used to extinguish flames. On arrival, the upper floors and neighbouring units had been evacuated to ensure that no one was trapped. The fire was quickly put out, and the damage was primarily contained to the apartment that was almost destroyed by smoke and flames. Firefighters began extinguishing the fire and ventilating it.
A fire is reported on Avenida Los Manantiales, near Hotel Sireno. It starts in the 11th floor.
Firefighters confirmed that no injuries had been sustained. Emergency services reported a fire in a building adjacent to Hotel Sireno on the 11th level. They mobilized firefighters, local and national police, 061 medical units, and emergency services in a separate incident. This fire was reported to have affected three apartments. However, the original unit was empty and there were no injuries or intoxications.
Torremolinos: Two fires in high-rises highlight the safety vulnerabilities of tourist rentals
After spotting flames visible from a high altitude, a witness called 112 emergency services. Local police called it a major event that required a large-scale effort to stop the flames from spreading and secure the area. The fire is still being investigated and structural checks are continuing.
Both incidents, while they appear to be separate, with one occurring on the 15th floor of Torre 1 and the other in an adjacent building, show that high-rise tourist rentals are vulnerable. Residents praised the quick response which averted a disaster at the popular complex.
