Two Suffer Mild Smoke Inhalation in Santa Coloma Kitchen Fire from Forgotten Pot

Two people suffered mild smoke inhalation injuries in a kitchen fire at a first-floor apartment on Carrer Gil Torres in Santa Coloma on Thursday midday. Firefighters confirmed the blaze started from a pot left on the stove while the occupants prepared lunch.

The alert came in at 12:48 p.m. after a neighbour noticed thick smoke pouring from a kitchen window at number 38. Responders found the two occupants already outside the building. Crews swiftly put out the flames and ventilated both the apartment and the stairwell.

The operation mobilised four fire service vehicles—an autoescala, an autobomba, the duty officer's vehicle, and a firefighters' ambulance—with nine personnel on site. Support included two private ambulances, one from Medical Emergency Services (SEM), two police patrols, and traffic agents from Andorra la Vella. The full response lasted about one hour, with damage limited primarily to the kitchen.

Emergency teams treated the occupants on-site for their minor injuries before transferring them to Meritxell Hospital for observation. Their conditions are described as non-serious.

Earlier reports had variably placed the incident in Andorra la Vella, but fire service details confirm the location in Santa Coloma. No further updates are available on the building or exact circumstances.