Zaragoza & Aragon Floods: 19 Rescued, Damage Assessment
- ZARAGOZA, Spain — Firefighters from the Diputación de Zaragoza rescued 19 people Saturday night after they were trapped by floodwaters in their homes and buildings in Azuara and...
- in Azuara, firefighters used a pneumatic raft to evacuate four people from a health center.Two were on the roof, one on the first floor, and another on the...
- Meanwhile, in Letux, six people were rescued from three homes affected by the flooding.
Zaragoza firefighters were heroes, rescuing 19 residents from perilous floodwaters in Azuara and Letux after heavy rainfall. First responders played a critical role in the swift and successful rescue operations. The Aragon government is seeking an emergency declaration, a move that woudl unlock vital aid for those affected by the devastating floods. The teams’ combined efforts were essential. News Directory 3 is closely following the story. The emergency response involved fourteen firefighters, specialized vehicles, and essential equipment.No injuries were reported. The government will assess the damage, explore preventative measures, and begin distributing aid. Discover what’s next in the effort to rebuild.
Zaragoza Firefighters Rescue 19 Residents from Floodwaters
ZARAGOZA, Spain — Firefighters from the Diputación de Zaragoza rescued 19 people Saturday night after they were trapped by floodwaters in their homes and buildings in Azuara and Letux. The rescues followed heavy rainfall late friday.
in Azuara, firefighters used a pneumatic raft to evacuate four people from a health center.Two were on the roof, one on the first floor, and another on the ground floor. Crews also rescued two families from their flooded homes. The firefighters played a critical role in ensuring the safety of the residents.
Meanwhile, in Letux, six people were rescued from three homes affected by the flooding. No injuries were reported, according to the diputación de Zaragoza. The role of first responders was vital in the rescue operations.
Fourteen firefighters, three trucks, off-road vehicles, three rescue rafts, and pumps were deployed to manage the emergency caused by the rains. The team’s combined roles were essential for the success of the operation.
Along with Azuara and Letux, crews also provided support in Herrera de los Navarros, Villar de los Navarros, and Almonacid de la Cuba, performing prevention and support work.
Request for Disaster Declaration
Aragon Government Vice President Vaquero Mar announced the regional government will request a declaration of the area as “especially affected by an emergency of civil protection.” This measure would mobilize aid for the flood victims.
What’s next
The Aragon government will assess the damage and begin distributing aid to those affected by the floods. Further preventative measures are being considered to mitigate future flooding risks.