The La Liga encounter between Valencia and Granada faces an unexpected delay following a tragic and deadly fire.
Valencia’s La Liga match against Granada has been postponed due to a tragic fire that engulfed two apartment blocks in the city. The devastating incident claimed the lives of at least 10 individuals, with concerns raised for the whereabouts of up to 15 more people.
Scheduled to travel to Granada on Saturday, Valencia expressed profound devastation over the calamity and extended assistance to the affected emergency services.
In a gesture of solidarity and mourning, Valencia’s men’s, women’s, and academy squads observed a minute’s silence during their training sessions. Additionally, the club lowered flags to half-mast at their facilities, signifying the gravity of the situation and paying respects to the victims.
Emergency responders, including over 20 fire crews, swiftly reacted to the distress call around 17:30 local time, deploying cranes to rescue trapped residents from their balconies. Despite their concerted efforts, the fire’s intensity, exacerbated by high winds, posed significant challenges throughout the firefighting operation.
Among the injured were six firefighters and a young child, although their conditions were reported to be stable, alleviating concerns about life-threatening injuries. The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, expressed profound dismay over the tragedy, offering solidarity to those affected and commendation for the swift response of emergency personnel.
The incident underscored concerns about the highly flammable cladding used in the building, which facilitated the fire’s rapid propagation. In response to the tragedy, the Valencian region declared a three-day mourning period, reflecting the somber mood and collective grief pervading the community in the wake of the disaster.
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