A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several

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MADRID (AP) — A fire that broke out early Thursday morning at a home in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca killed two people and injured several, authorities said.

The fire broke out around 5 a.m. on the third floor of a residential building in the Magaluf area, the Civil Guard said in a statement.

Residents tried unsuccessfully to put out the blaze, which spread to the rest of the building, especially toward the upper floors, it added. More than 12 people were evacuated. The flames were extinguished about two hours later.

Nine people were taken to medical facilities for treatment of smoke inhalation, a Civil Guard spokesperson said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity under department policy.

One of the deceased was a 58-year-old Argentine citizen, and the other was a woman who has not yet been identified, the Civil Guard said. They were in two separate apartments.

The Civil Guard said it was investigating the cause of the fire.

Magaluf is a popular beach and nightlife destination among young British and German tourists, located in the coast of Calvià, 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) west of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Mediterranean archipelago.

Local authorities declared two days of mourning following the tragedy.