Valencia’s scheduled La Liga fixture against Granada has been postponed following a tragic fire in the city. The blaze, which occurred on Thursday, claimed the lives of at least 10 individuals, with up to 15 still unaccounted for. Originally set to play away on Saturday, Valencia, currently positioned eighth in La Liga, expressed their devastation and pledged assistance to the emergency services.
In solidarity with the victims, Valencia’s men’s, women’s, and academy teams observed a minute of silence during their Friday training sessions, while the club lowered flags to half-mast across their premises. Firefighters responded to the incident around 17:30 local time, rescuing residents with cranes amidst challenging wind conditions. Although 15 people sustained injuries, including six firefighters and a child, their conditions are reported as stable.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his condolences on social media, acknowledging the efforts of emergency personnel. Investigations reveal that the rapid spread of the fire was exacerbated by highly flammable cladding on the affected buildings. The Valencian region has declared a three-day period of mourning in response to the tragedy.