Tragic Fire Claims 10 Lives at Spanish Care Home

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Tragic Fire Claims 10 Lives at Spanish Care Home
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A fire at a care home in Villafranca de Ebro, near Zaragoza, Spain, has resulted in at least 10 deaths, primarily due to smoke inhalation. The fire, which started early Friday morning, affected a facility housing 82 residents, many with dementia and mental health issues. Emergency services responded quickly, and the fire was extinguished, but two individuals remain hospitalized, one critically. The cause is suspected to be a mattress fire, and the incident has drawn condolences from Spanish officials, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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