A MAJOR fire has engulfed an apartment building in Valencia, with an unknown amount of people trapped inside.
Dozens of firefighters are working to tackle the blaze and rescue residents from inside the block in Maestro Rodrigo, Campanar.
Footage shared online shows flames bellowing out of windows on virtually every floor of the building.
Firefighters have been seen jumping down onto inflated landing pads after trying to rescue people from the first floor.
The inferno began in an apartment on the fourth floor before spreading to all 14 levels.
The fire has now taken over the entire building, while the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
One father and daughter have been rescued from a balcony terrace, reports 20Minutos.
The president of the Valencia region Carlos Mazon has travelled to the site along with Valencia city mayor Maria Jose Catala.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez tweeted his concern.
He wrote: “Troubled by the terrible fire in Valencia… I just spoke to president Carlos Mazon and mayor Maria Jose Catala to know first hand the situation and offer all the necessary help.
“I would like to convey my support to all those affected and appreciation for the emergency services working on the ground.”
More to follow…
