Spanish authorities said on Monday (Oct 2) that the nightclub in Murcia which was ravaged by fire over the weekend, killing 13 people, had been ordered to close in January last year.

Spanish authorities said on Monday (Oct 2) that the nightclub in Murcia which was ravaged by fire over the weekend, killing 13 people, had been ordered to close in January last year. Speaking to reporters, Murcia's Deputy Mayor Antonio Navarro said that the city council (in January 2022) ordered the closure of nightclubs, the Fonda Milagros and Theatre discos, as the company that operated them had only a license for Theatre and not for Fonda which was created later. Navarro said that authorities would get to the bottom of who was responsible for the nightclub fire- which is the deadliest in more than 30 years. The deputy mayor did not explain why the nightclubs were still operating. 'Fire appears to have spread through a/c vents' Francisco Jimenez, the central government's representative in Murcia, said the fire appeared to have spread through the air conditioning vents "which is why it spread so quickly." "We must be patient with the identification of the bodies... The bodies are very badly burned and it is going to be very difficult for experts to work on them," Jimenez added. The death toll due to the fire stands at 13. A report by the news agency AFP said that all the people who were reported missing after the fire had been accounted for, including three people who were at a beach and had their mobile phones turned off, and officials said they did not expect to find any more bodies. Officials also said that four people were treated for smoke inhalation. The city's bars and restaurants closed on Sunday as a mark of respect for the victims, local hotel-restaurant association Hoytu said. Murcia city hall announced three days of mourning and a minute of silence was observed at noon on Monday for the victims. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Spanish nightclub ravaged by deadly fire was ordered to close in Jan 2022: Authorities

At least 13&nbsp;people were killed in a fire in a nightclub on Sunday morning in Murcia in southeastern Spain. The death toll is likely to increase, emergency services warned.

In a statement on social media, emergency services initially found "six fatal victims", and said&nbsp;that the rescuers had managed to enter the building after being alerted at 6:00 am local time (0400 GMT) that a fire had broken out in the nightclub. Later on, the death toll rose to 13.

According to local reports, the fire broke out in the popular two-storey Teatre nightclub&nbsp;in the Atalayas area.&nbsp;Video shared online shows flames engulfing the building and&nbsp;thick&nbsp;and dark smoke billowing out of its large windows.

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The rescuers were still looking for people who were missing and on the premises at the time.

"We are devastated," Murcia Mayor Jose Ballesta said on Spanish TV channel 24h, adding rescuers were still searching for several people reported missing.

He has decreed three days of mourning in Murcia. Meanwhile, four people are being treated for smoke inhalation. A local sports venue is being used to provide counselling for those affected.

<h2>Birthday party was going on</h2>

The officers are yet to find out what caused the fire, which broke out when the club was still busy.&nbsp;The Murcia town hall said it deeply regretted the accident and offered condolences to those affected.

A police spokesperson said that a birthday party was being held at the club on Saturday night.

"According to initial information, the fire broke out on the first floor of the nightclub, which has a ground floor and a first floor," Diego Seral, the national police spokesman told radio Onda Regional de Murcia, AFP reported.

Forensic and judicial police experts "have been deployed to the Murcia nightclub where the fire broke out this morning to investigate the cause," the national police service said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

More than 40 firefighters and 12 emergency vehicles were attending the scene, AFP reported.&nbsp;

<h2>Prime Minister Sanchez reacts</h2>

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez voiced "solidarity with the victims and relatives of the tragic fire in a Murcia nightclub".

The city's town hall had earlier said it "deeply regrets" the accident and offered condolences to those affected.

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At least 13 people were killed in a fire in a nightclub on Sunday morning in Murcia in southeastern Spain. The death toll is likely to increase, emergency services warned.

At least 13 people were killed in a fire in a nightclub on Sunday morning in Murcia in southeastern Spain. The death toll is likely to increase, emergency services warned. In a statement on social media, emergency services initially found "six fatal victims", and said that the rescuers had managed to enter the building after being alerted at 6:00 am local time (0400 GMT) that a fire had broken out in the nightclub. Later on, the death toll rose to 13. According to local reports, the fire broke out in the popular two-storey Teatre nightclub in the Atalayas area. Video shared online shows flames engulfing the building and thick and dark smoke billowing out of its large windows. BREAKING 🚨 At least six dead in nightclub fire in southeastern Spain pic.twitter.com/sI0eeW0254 — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) October 1, 2023 × The rescuers were still looking for people who were missing and on the premises at the time. "We are devastated," Murcia Mayor Jose Ballesta said on Spanish TV channel 24h, adding rescuers were still searching for several people reported missing. He has decreed three days of mourning in Murcia. Meanwhile, four people are being treated for smoke inhalation. A local sports venue is being used to provide counselling for those affected. Birthday party was going on The officers are yet to find out what caused the fire, which broke out when the club was still busy. The Murcia town hall said it deeply regretted the accident and offered condolences to those affected. A police spokesperson said that a birthday party was being held at the club on Saturday night. "According to initial information, the fire broke out on the first floor of the nightclub, which has a ground floor and a first floor," Diego Seral, the national police spokesman told radio Onda Regional de Murcia, AFP reported. Forensic and judicial police experts "have been deployed to the Murcia nightclub where the fire broke out this morning to investigate the cause," the national police service said on X, formerly known as Twitter. More than 40 firefighters and 12 emergency vehicles were attending the scene, AFP reported. Prime Minister Sanchez reacts Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez voiced "solidarity with the victims and relatives of the tragic fire in a Murcia nightclub". The city's town hall had earlier said it "deeply regrets" the accident and offered condolences to those affected. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Spain: Birthday party goes awry as nightclub catches fire, 13 killed

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Nicolas Almagro chose his hometown tournament in Murcia to announce his retirement from tennis on Monday.

Once ranked in the top 10 and an earner of over $10 million (8.8 million euros) in career prize money, the 33-year-old has struggled badly with injury in recent seasons.

"I quit. Because in the past few years I have not been able to enjoy the sport that gave me so much, that gave me so many wonderful moments and that has made my dreams come true," he wrote on Twitter.

Almagro was overshadowed for much of his career by countryman Rafael Nadal, to whom he lost in three French Open quarter-finals.

"I'm happy that the end comes here at a tournament which means so much to me," he said of the clay-court event on the secondary ATP Challenger circuit.

Almagro won 13 tournaments and also helped Spain to a Davis Cup triumph in 2008.

Nicolas Almagro chose his hometown tournament in Murcia to announce his retirement from tennis on Monday. Once ranked in the top 10 and an earner of over $10 million (8.

Nicolas Almagro chose his hometown tournament in Murcia to announce his retirement from tennis on Monday. Once ranked in the top 10 and an earner of over $10 million (8.8 million euros) in career prize money, the 33-year-old has struggled badly with injury in recent seasons. "I quit. Because in the past few years I have not been able to enjoy the sport that gave me so much, that gave me so many wonderful moments and that has made my dreams come true," he wrote on Twitter. Almagro was overshadowed for much of his career by countryman Rafael Nadal, to whom he lost in three French Open quarter-finals. "I'm happy that the end comes here at a tournament which means so much to me," he said of the clay-court event on the secondary ATP Challenger circuit. Almagro won 13 tournaments and also helped Spain to a Davis Cup triumph in 2008.

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