Five young people die in Spain apartment block fire

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 17, 2026 at 11:06 AM

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A fire in a five-story apartment building in Manlleu, Spain, near Barcelona, killed five young people on Monday night. The fire originated in a storage space on an upper floor of the building. While the identities of the victims are not yet known, reports indicate they include children who did not live in the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and it is unclear why the victims were unable to escape. Four other people sustained minor injuries. Local authorities have declared three days of mourning and are providing support to the victims' families.

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La Vanguardia 40% Paul Kirby 40% Salvador Illa Roca 60% Barcelona ×270% Catalonia 70% Manlleu 80% Spain 90%

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