VIDEO: Major Fire in Spain; Three Days of Mourning Announced

A major fire has occurred in two residential buildings in the city center of Valencia, located in eastern Spain. This has been reported by the local Il Post newspaper.

At least 14 people have been injured, including 6 firefighters. The fire originated from a 14-story building that contains 138 apartments. The number of residents in that building is approximately 450. The fire then spread to the neighboring building.

22 firefighting units arrived at the scene, and military personnel from Spain's emergency response division also participated in the rescue operations. Local media have described the fire as the worst in the city's history.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has stated that he is