Fire at Spanish Nursing Home Kills 10

A tragic fire at the Jardines de Villafranca nursing home in Villafranca de Ebro, Spain, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 residents, with two others in critical condition. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. local time on November 15, and authorities reported that the victims succumbed primarily to smoke inhalation rather than burns. The facility housed 82 residents, many of whom required specialized care for dementia and mental health issues, including some as young as 25. Local officials are investigating the cause of the fire, which may have started from a mattress, and have confirmed that a fire door helped contain the flames but could not prevent the smoke from being fatal. Regional leader Jorge Azcón declared a day of mourning in Aragon, with flags to fly at half-mast in honor of the victims. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed condolences and hopes for the recovery of those injured.