THIS is the moment a man and a woman were dramatically rescued from an apartment complex engulfed in flames in Valencia tonight.
Footage recorded by Spanish news broadcasters shows what is reported to be a father and his daughter being saved by a firefighters’ cherry picker in Maestro Rodrigo, Campanar.
They incredibly endured well over an hour of being trapped on their balcony terrace, as firefighters did all they could to reach them amid difficult conditions.
It comes as witnesses told Valencia-based newspaper Informacion that ‘many people’ are still trapped inside.
They claimed they have been told to try and block the bottom of the doors ‘with rags’ to stop the smoke and flames spreading.
Footage shared online shows flames bellowing out of windows on virtually every floor of the building, which contains 138 homes.
Emergency services have declared a ‘Level 2’ emergency, which is described a situation ‘that has produced extensive damage’ and requires ‘the mobilisation of extraordinary measures’.
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, having been helped spread by strong winds in the area.
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.”
