Two children aged 3 and 4 were poisoned by smoke in a fire that broke out in a house on Manuel de Falla street, in the capital of Gran Canaria. Both were taken to the Materno Infantil Hospital.
A fire in a house on Manuel de Falla street, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, resulted on Tuesday night in two children aged 3 and 4 being hospitalised for smoke inhalation. The fire broke out shortly after 21:29, according to the Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Government of the Canary Islands.
The children presented with moderate smoke inhalation poisoning, according to the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC). After receiving first aid at the scene, they were evacuated by ambulance to the University Materno Infantil Hospital of the Canary Islands, where they remain hospitalised for continued medical care.
In addition to the two children, two other individuals who were in the house were also assessed by the medical teams dispatched to the area. However, after being treated, they chose not to be transferred to a hospital, according to SUC sources.
The operation deployed by CECOES included a medicalised ambulance and another for basic life support, as well as personnel from the Fire Extinction, Rescue and Salvage Service of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire and subsequently carried out ventilation tasks in the property to eliminate the accumulated smoke and ensure safety inside.
Local Police and National Police agents also assisted in the intervention, helping to coordinate and carry out emergency operations.
At this time, the causes of the fire are unknown, as well as the extent of the material damage to the house. Authorities have not provided further details on the condition of the children or the circumstances of the incident.
This incident highlights the importance of maintaining smoke detectors in homes and checking electrical and gas installations to prevent fires. In case of fire, experts recommend closing doors and windows to prevent the spread of flames and smoke, and calling 112 immediately.
Local residents expressed their concern over the incident, although there were no fatalities. The swift action of the emergency services prevented greater consequences.
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