One person died on Saturday evening in Pamplona in a fire at the psychiatric residence Padre Menni According to the authorities, 18 other people suffered smoke inhalation, and one person is in a serious condition. The incident occurred at around 20:55 in a room at the facility on Paseo de los Enamorados in the Rochapea. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and ventilated the building.
SOS Navarra and the Government of Navarra said that around 50 patients had been moved from the residence as a precaution because they could not be accommodated overnight. Several people affected were taken to nearby hospitals; one injured person was admitted to intensive care unit . Further details about the condition of the other injured people were not initially available.
The facility belongs to the religious order Hermanas Hospitalarias and provides psychiatric treatment and care in Navarre . In addition to the Pamplona fire brigade, emergency services and medical teams from the region attended the scene. Investigators have begun inquiries into the cause of the fire and the sequence of events. So far, there is no confirmed evidence of a technical fault or any other specific cause.
The official cause of death is being linked to the effects of smoke inhalation. The authorities did not initially name the deceased person or give their age. Investigators are collecting evidence at the scene and interviewing staff and residents to reconstruct in greater detail how the fire spread and how effective the evacuation was.
The immediate priority is to find accommodation for the patients who were moved, as well as to provide psychosocial support for those affected and their families. The Government of Navarra said it would review the procedures together with the organisation that runs the residence. Care and psychiatric facilities face heightened requirements for fire prevention, detection and evacuation planning because many people have limited mobility, require medication and are affected by the building’s layout. Following the fire, the fire safety plans at the Padre Menni residence are expected to be reviewed by the authorities, with recommendations possibly made for similar facilities in Pamplona and the rest of Navarra.
This report is based on statements from SOS Navarra and the Government of Navarra, and on corroborating local media reports. Reliable findings on responsibility and cause are not expected until the investigation is complete.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).