Blackened shell of flat left after blaze. Credit: CPB Malaga X
Emergency teams rushed to a residential block in Estepona after reports of a serious fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday, May 24.
Rapid response follows multiple distress calls
Operators at the 112 emergency line received several alerts shortly after 2am about flames visible from inside a property. Crews from the fire service, local police, and national police arrived rapidly at the scene on Avenida San Lorenzo.
Personnel focused efforts on the fourth floor of the Raimundo Building, where the blaze originated. Firefighters brought the fire under control before moving on to ventilate the premises and check surrounding flats for any lingering smoke or gases.
One flat left completely destroyed by intense heat
Authorities confirmed that the original flat suffered total destruction from the fire. Residents who left their homes during the incident later returned safely once operations concluded.
Multiple casualties reported during nighttime operation
Rescuers helped evacuate one individual from a fifth-floor property as a precaution while tackling the main fire. Overall four people experienced effects from the event.
Medical staff examined everyone involved at the location. A 64-year-old woman received transport to the primary care centre in Estepona for further assessment. Two men aged 38 and 40 plus a 72-year-old woman gained treatment directly in the area.
Separately, another woman received assistance after suffering what appeared to be an anxiety attack connected to the disturbance.
Quick action limits damage in busy coastal area
This incident created considerable work for emergency services throughout the small hours in Estepona. Efficient coordination between different agencies helped contain the situation and allowed checks on nearby properties. No further casualties were found other than those initially reported.
Local officials continue to examine the cause of the fire as standard procedure. Residents in the affected block expressed relief that the response prevented wider consequences in the multi-storey building.
Such events remind everyone of the importance of working smoke alarms and clear escape routes in apartment complexes across Andalucia. The fire brigade encourages regular safety checks to reduce risks in similar residential settings.
