Small Electrical Fire in Escaldes-Engordany Apartment Extinguished by Residents
Andorran firefighters rushed to a minor electrical panel blaze in an apartment at 00:15, but residents had already doused it. No injuries occurred, and teams confirmed safety with inspections.
Key Points
- Fire at electrical panel in Avinguda Fiter i Rossell 38, Escaldes-Engordany, reported at 00:15.
- Residents put out flames before firefighters arrived, no serious damage or injuries.
- Two fire units, FEDA technician, police, ambulance responded; event deemed minor false alarm.
- Neighbours watched from street and balconies as teams verified safety.
Firefighters responded to a small electrical panel fire in an apartment building on Avinguda Fiter i Rossell in Escaldes-Engordany at 00:15, though the incident caused no serious consequences.
The Andorran fire brigade dispatched two units to number 38 following the alert. Residents had already extinguished the minor flames from the electrical panel by the time professionals arrived, turning the event into a false alarm with limited impact.
No smoke was visible from outside, and emergency personnel entered prepared for potential hazards. Firefighters verified the fire was out and conducted checks before most units departed. A FEDA electricity technician inspected the panel, while police handled related duties and traffic agents remained on standby for any road needs. An ambulance from the public health service also attended the scene.
The response shortly after midnight prompted neighbours to gather on the street, balconies, or windows to watch. No injuries or additional damage occurred.
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