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flag A 23-year-old tourist died jumping from a balcony during a Tenerife hotel fire; 499 guests evacuated, no other deaths.

flag A 23-year-old male tourist died after jumping from a third-floor balcony at the Melia Costa Atlantis Hotel in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, during a fire that broke out late Wednesday, October 8. flag The blaze, believed to have started from a mattress, prompted the evacuation of nearly 500 guests, including several British nationals. flag Emergency crews responded quickly, with around 100 firefighters and ambulances arriving on scene. flag The hotel’s fire alarms and emergency exits functioned properly. flag No other fatalities were reported, though several people were treated for smoke inhalation. flag Authorities are investigating the fire’s cause. flag Guests were allowed to return to their rooms after the fire was extinguished.

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