Tragedy Strikes Zaragoza: Fire at Retirement Home Leaves One Dead, Many Injured

One Dead, Nineteen Injured in Zaragoza Retirement Home Fire A devastating fire at the Zalfonada Retirement Home in Zaragoza, Spain, late on June 6th, 2025, resulted in one fatality and injuries to 19 residents. The blaze, which began around 11:30 pm, quickly engulfed a portion of the building, forcing a large-scale evacuation. Firefighters, police, and paramedics responded promptly, working to rescue residents from the burning building. "We saw the smoke and immediately decided to intervene," said one eyewitness, who described breaking windows with a sledgehammer to help those trapped inside. The 45 residents evacuated were relocated, some to family homes and others to unaffected areas within the city. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. This tragic event marks the second fire at a Zaragoza retirement home in less than a year, following a similar incident in Villafranca de Ebro in November 2024, which resulted in ten deaths. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of elderly residents in the city's retirement homes following this incident.