Emergency services across three provinces have conducted over one hundred and sixty operations since midday on Monday, following a widespread power outage. A significant number of these incidents have involved rescuing individuals trapped in elevators.
In Alicante, approximately fifty interventions were recorded in the early afternoon, with thirty-five of these being elevator rescues. The number of emergencies also included five home entry operations and several public assistance incidents, particularly in the Las Marinas and Bajo Vinalopó areas.
Valencia reported more than eighty elevator rescue operations throughout the province. Additionally, responders assisted patients requiring help to access their homes due to the impaired use of elevators. The coordination centre has been essential in providing an integrated response across various operational, technological, and command areas.
In Castellón, local authorities activated resources to manage potential emergencies, completing over thirty interventions already. Emergency services remain vigilant as they navigate the challenges posed by the power outage in the region.
This article was written with AI assistance and reviewed by a human editor before publication.