A devastating fire erupted in a five-storey apartment building in Manlleu, Catalonia, on Monday night, claiming the lives of five young individuals. Emergency services reported that the fire started in a storage room, and the victims were trapped in an attic area, unable to escape. The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed, but it is noted that they were not residents of the building.

In addition to the fatalities, at least five others suffered injuries, with four of those injured having been treated and released from hospital, while another individual did not require hospitalization. Despite the tragic outcome, authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined. Catalonia's regional leader, Salvador Illa, expressed his sorrow over the incident, highlighting the profound impact of such tragedies on communities.

Following the fire, immediate action has been taken to assist affected families, with three families displaced from their homes due to the incident being relocated to nearby accommodations. This fire raises concerns about safety regulations in residential buildings and emphasizes the importance of timely information sharing during emergencies to prevent such tragic outcomes in the future.