A short circuit in a canopy may have caused a fire in Valencia’s largest building

In just 30 minutes, the flames spread through the entire building, the largest in this Spanish city, which was completely burned down. Ten people died in the tragedy, but due to the condition of the bodies, they have not yet been identified. Among the dead were a newborn child, a two-year-old boy and his parents, the newspaper reported. Provinces.

Since Saturday, the Scientific Police have been searching apartments for evidence indicating not only the origin and cause of the fire, but also why it spread so quickly.

According to World, the investigation focused on the 86th floor, where the first 911 calls were made. The apartment was empty because the tenant was on a business trip. Authorities believe the fire was caused by a short circuit in the awning on the apartment’s balcony.

Once this theory is proven, the next step is to analyze why the flames spread so quickly. The flame lasted for more than 10 hours.

The building destroyed by fire in the city of Valencia in Spain was covered with “alucobond”. Technical engineer and installation specialist David Higuera believes that other building materials may have contributed to the spread of the fire, and the damage to the ceilings can only be attributed to the use of flammable insulation. In this sense, the mayor of Valencia announced this Monday that all façades of this type existing in residential buildings in the city will be analyzed.

In addition to this investigation, authorities are identifying the victims. Relatives of ten victims have already provided DNA samples so that they can be compared with the genetic information of the corpses.

The Valencia City Council proposed the possibility of holding an event in honor of the victims.