Anadolu Agendy reported citing Pilar Bernabe that the victims were identified after the first survey of the charred building, which concluded around 24 hours after the fire broke out.
“We cannot discount the possibility of more victims, there will be more inspections,” she told the media, adding that the victims fit with reports of people missing.
Four of the victims were from the same family — a mother, a father, a 3-year-old girl, and a newborn baby.
Valencian President Carlos Mazon said 15 people were injured, five of whom were firefighters. None are in serious condition.
On Thursday, firefighters were able to rescue two people who were standing on their balconies. A firefighter also had to jump from the second floor, fleeing the flames.
Media reports said that the fire broke out on the eighth floor and spread across the two attached apartment buildings where around 450 people live.
Valencia has declared three days of mourning.
AMK/PR
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