Spain holiday hotspot horror: Fire kills 13 after blaze guts huge nightclub - 14 still missing
The blaze broke out at the Fonda Milagros nightclub in Murcia
Fire and Rescue Service Murica
At least 13 people have died in a nightclub fire in Spain, with rescuers still searching for 14 missing club-goers.
Four people have been injured after suffering from smoke inhalation at the nightclub and officials have warned that the death toll could keep rising.
The blaze broke out at the Fonda Milagros nightclub in Murcia, in the early hours of Sunday (September 30) morning.
Guests rushed to escape the busy dancefloor after the fire began at around 6am, police have said.
The burnt remains of the nightclub
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The nightclub – which is comprised of three venues – was quickly stormed by firefighters who tried to control the flames.
The cause of the blaze is still unknown and is being investigated.
Police said that the rood of the building had collapsed, which made it harder for partygoers to exit.
Diego Seral of the National Police said the fallen roof was making it difficult to locate victims.
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The Mayor of Murcia declared three days of mourning for the victims of the blaze.
“We are devastated,” Mayor Jose Ballesta said on national news.
Family members celebrating a birthday were among the dead, local media reports.
One survivor said: “I think we left 30 seconds to 1 minute before the alarms went off and all the lights went out [and] the screams saying there was a fire.”
“Five family members and two friends are missing.”
Firefighter tackling the blaze
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One woman sent a voice note to her mother when the fire started, according to La Verdad de Murcia newspaper, saying: “Mummy, I love you, we're going to die.”
It has not been confirmed if she has survived.
Footage released by the fire service showed firefighters trying to control the flames. In the footage, the roof is visibly damaged.
As many as 40 firefighters and 12 fire engines were quickly deployed to the scene once news was received of the blaze.
The fire has now been brought under control.
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