Valencia Court Closes Case on Deadly Campanar Fire, Sparking Outrage

Valencia Court Closes Case on Deadly Campanar Fire A Valencia court has closed the case surrounding the devastating fire in the Campanar neighborhood of Valencia, Spain, that claimed the lives of ten people in February 2024. The judge overseeing the case, Judge of Instruction number 9 of Valencia, ruled that the evidence did not support criminal charges, concluding the fire was an accident. The decision comes after an appeal from the families of four victims who perished in the blaze. Their appeal led to the case being reopened for further investigation. Despite this renewed investigation, the court ultimately decided there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges. "The judge understands that there is no crime in the fire that completely incinerated a residential building in this neighborhood," stated a spokesperson for the Valencia court. "The investigation found no evidence of arson or negligence that would constitute a crime." However, the families of the victims have expressed their deep disappointment with the ruling and are considering further legal action. They maintain that more thorough investigations are needed to determine the cause of the fire and hold those responsible accountable. This case highlights the complexities of investigating large-scale tragedies and the challenges faced by families seeking justice in the aftermath of such events. The court's decision, while final for now, underscores the lingering questions and unresolved grief for those impacted by the Campanar fire.