**Tragic Outcomes from Major Power Outage in Spain: At Least Three Fatalities Reported**

Mon Aug 04 2025 14:30:06 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Tragic Outcomes from Major Power Outage in Spain: At Least Three Fatalities Reported**

A widespread blackout in Spain has been linked to at least three deaths, stirring concerns over safety measures during power failures.


The country is grappling with the aftermath of a significant power outage that has resulted in multiple fatalities, while investigations into the cause are ongoing.

In a devastating turn of events, a massive power outage has led to at least three confirmed fatalities in Spain. According to reports from the Civil Guard, the victims, a married couple and their adult son, were found deceased in their home in the municipality of Taboadela in the northwest region. Preliminary investigations suggest that carbon monoxide from a malfunctioning electricity generator may have contributed to their deaths; however, authorities have not yet detailed their findings.

The victims were reportedly discovered by a care worker on Tuesday, after the significant blackout that disrupted daily life across Spain and neighboring Portugal on Monday. In addition to the family in Taboadela, authorities are probing other possible fatalities linked to the blackout, including a tragic incident in Madrid where a woman in her fifties died in a fire believed to have ignited from a candle used during the electricity failure. Smoke inhalation led to 13 people being treated, with five requiring hospitalization.

Another suspected death occurred in Valencia, where a woman in her forties reportedly succumbed after her ventilator lost power during the outage. There are conflicting reports on the exact circumstances surrounding her death, as local media indicated that she had pre-existing health issues.

The blackout caused widespread chaos throughout Spain and Portugal, paralyzing traffic systems and halting metro services while disrupting business operations, leading to long lines at the few cash machines that remained functional. Reports indicated initial failures in mobile phone networks, leaving many without assistance or updates during the emergency.

This incident raises serious questions about infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness across the region as investigations continue to resolve the cause of the extensive power failure.

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