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Jordan King

People forced to flee their homes after residential two buildings go up in flames in Spain

Families had to be rescued from their balconies after a fire engulfed two residential buildings in Spain.

At least 13 people were injured during the blaze in the eastern city of Valencia.

Firefighters rushed to the scene in the city centre where flames could be seen bursting from the windows of the 14-storey building where the fire is believed to have started.

Residents could be seen waiting to be rescued on balconies. Firefighters used a crane to rescue two residents from one of the balconies.

Soldiers from Spain's Military Emergency Unit were also deployed and medics set up a large tent to tend to the injured on the scene.

The fire sent clouds of black smoke billowing skywards that could be seen from afar. Spain's weather agency, Aemet, reported winds of up to 40mph at the time.

Spain's Military Emergency Unit had to be deployed (AFP via Getty Images)

The fire began in the early evening and spread to an adjacent building, state news agency Efe reported.

Initial emergency service reports said there were at least 13 people injured with fractures, burns and smoke inhalation. The 13 included six firefighters.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez posted on X saying he was "shocked by the terrible fire in a building in Valencia" adding that he had offered the city "all the help that is necessary".

"I want to convey my solidarity to all the people affected and recognition to all the emergency personnel already deployed at the scene," Mr Sanchez said.

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