Four people have died after a fire destroyed a 14-storey apartment building in eastern Spain, local authorities said.

Local media have also reported that 19 other people have been unable to be contacted.

A fire broke out in a 14-story apartment building in Valencia, eastern Spain, on the evening of the 22nd.



According to local authorities, four people were killed in the fire and 14 others, including firefighters, were injured.



In addition, local media reports that 19 people, including residents, have been unable to be contacted.



There were strong winds blowing at the time, and footage from the scene showed the fire spreading throughout the building, and even spreading to the building next door.



According to local authorities, it is necessary to ensure the safety of firefighters in order to enter the building and carry out operations, so the details of the damage and the cause of the fire have not yet been clarified.



Regarding the fire, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez posted on social media, ``I would like to express my feelings of solidarity to all those affected, and express my gratitude to those involved in the work at the scene.''