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Two Die in Early-Morning Fire at Magaluf Apartment Block

The Civil Guard is probing the origin as officials say residents moving into the stairwell rather than staying inside may have worsened the outcome.

Overview

  • A fast-moving blaze began on the third floor of Edificio Trianón around 5am Thursday and spread upward, filling the block with smoke.
  • Two people were confirmed dead and authorities reported varying injury totals, with sources saying between nine and 24 people needed treatment and several taken to hospital.
  • Firefighters extinguished the fire after roughly two hours and evacuated residents while a field hospital was set up at the scene to triage those affected.
  • The Civil Guard has opened an investigation into the cause and officials have not yet released the victims’ nationalities.
  • Magaluf’s role as a tourist district may affect occupant mix and emergency planning, and local leaders have flagged building evacuation choices as a focus for follow-up safety checks.