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Candle Ignites Small Apartment Fire in A Coruña, Leaving No Injuries

A neighbor’s 112 Galicia call prompted a rapid response that limited damage.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on Calle Antonio Noche López on the afternoon of October 17.
  • A resident reported seeing flames at 16:10 from a drying-rack window in the interior courtyard.
  • Firefighters entered the flat through the interior patio window to reach the source.
  • They confirmed the blaze started when a lit candle ignited household items and quickly put it out with an extinguisher before ventilating the home.
  • No one was hurt, material damage was minor, no evacuation was required, and the owners had already been alerted and were en route.