**At least three people died due to health hazards related to a massive power cut that affected Spain and Portugal. The blackout caused severe disruptions to daily life and raised ongoing safety concerns.**
**Tragic Losses: Power Cut in Spain Linked to Multiple Deaths**
**Tragic Losses: Power Cut in Spain Linked to Multiple Deaths**
**A major power outage in Spain results in multiple fatalities and widespread chaos.**
At least three fatalities have been reported in Spain, attributed to a significant power outage that severely impacted the country on Monday, according to the Civil Guard. The tragic incident took place in the north-western town of Taboadela, where a family of three—a married couple and their adult son—were found dead, as reported by Spanish media outlets.
Authorities are investigating if carbon monoxide from a malfunctioning electricity generator contributed to their deaths, although the Civil Guard did not provide further details. Efforts to determine the root cause of the widespread blackout that created turmoil throughout Spain and Portugal are ongoing.
The deceased trio's bodies were discovered in their beds by a care worker the following Tuesday. Local reports indicated that this family succumbed to the unforeseen circumstances arising from the power disruption.
In addition, other fatalities linked to the power failure are under investigation. A woman in Madrid died in a fire that purportedly resulted from a candle used during the blackout. She was found dead on Monday night in the Carabanchel district after the fire broke out. Thirteen individuals received treatment for smoke inhalation, with five needing hospitalization, according to the city’s emergency services.
Another report cites the death of a woman in her forties in Valencia. Though there’s uncertainty regarding the causes reported by various media, local police suggested her ventilator lost power during the outage, exacerbating her pre-existing lung condition. Nevertheless, other sources cited health complications as the reason for her death.
The blackout disrupted daily life across Spain and Portugal, resulting in non-operational traffic lights, halted metro systems, and businesses unable to process card payments—causing long queues at operational ATMs. Initially, mobile phone networks also experienced outages, leaving many without critical information.
While officials ruled out the possibility of a cyber attack as a cause, the investigation into what triggered this unprecedented blackout remains a pressing priority.
