Fire in Mallorca Tourist Area Kills Two, Injures Several
A fire broke out early Thursday morning on the third floor of a residential building in Magaluf, a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca, killing two people and injuring several others. Nine people were treated for smoke inhalation, and more than 12 residents were evacuated before firefighters extinguished the flames about two hours later. The incident has prompted a Civil Guard investigation into the fire's cause and local authorities have declared two days of mourning.
A residential fire in Magaluf, a popular beach and nightlife destination on Spain's Mallorca island, broke out around 5 a.m. on June 11, 2026, on the third floor of a building and spread to upper floors despite residents' attempts to contain it. Two people died in separate apartments—one identified as a 58-year-old Argentine citizen and the other as an unidentified woman—while nine others were hospitalized for smoke inhalation treatment. More than 12 residents were evacuated, and firefighters extinguished the blaze approximately two hours after it began. The Civil Guard is investigating the cause of the fire, and local authorities have declared two days of mourning in response to the tragedy. Magaluf, located about 22 kilometers west of Palma de Mallorca, is a well-known destination for British and German tourists.
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