Elena Blanco Death: Soria Deputy Mayor Dies in House Explosion
- Elena Blanco, the deputy mayor of Villar del Río, Soria, spain, tragically died on Sunday, October 19, 2024, following an explosion and subsequent fire at her home.
- The emergency call center (1-1-2 Castilla y León) received multiple reports of the explosion at approximately 4:29 PM local time.
- Initial uncertainty regarding whether anyone was inside the house was resolved when firefighters discovered and extracted Blanco's body from the rubble.
Villar del Río Deputy Mayor Dies in House Explosion
Elena Blanco, the deputy mayor of Villar del Río, Soria, spain, tragically died on Sunday, October 19, 2024, following an explosion and subsequent fire at her home. despite initial reports of being found alive,Blanco succumbed to her injuries during resuscitation attempts by emergency medical personnel.
Incident Details
The emergency call center (1-1-2 Castilla y León) received multiple reports of the explosion at approximately 4:29 PM local time. The two-story residence was located in the town square of Villar del Río.Firefighters from Ágreda Tierras Altas Moncayo successfully contained the resulting fire.
Initial uncertainty regarding whether anyone was inside the house was resolved when firefighters discovered and extracted Blanco’s body from the rubble. A loud roar, consistent wiht a structural collapse, was reported by witnesses during the incident.
Investigation Underway
The Civil Guard of Soria has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Health Emergency services (Sacyl) also responded to the scene. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.