The devastating fire that devastated a building in the Valencian neighborhood of Campanar unleashed an unprecedented wave of solidarity. Among the first to respond to the disaster, which has left at least four dead and 14 missing, was the transportation sector.
In this way, as demonstrated by numerous videos shared on networks, the community of Valencia taxi drivers demonstrated exemplary commitment, quickly organizing to offer help in the transfer of people affected by the tragedy. "So that later they say that we are not cooperating. We are waiting for orders," says one of the taxi drivers who tried to help.
As explained by the Todo taxi portal, through social networks and messaging applications, Valencian taxi drivers created a support network to facilitate the movement of injured people and people in need due to the serious event that occurred on the afternoon of last Thursday, February 22. .
This fire, which consumed a 14-story residential building with 138 homes located between Mestre Rodrigo and Poeta Rafel Alberti streets, generated enormous flames and a dense cloud of smoke visible from kilometers away. In this context, it was necessary to help those affected go to the hospital or hotels set up to accommodate them.
The taxi drivers' initiative not only demonstrated their commitment to society at critical moments, but also received virtual applause on the networks. Users expressed their gratitude and admiration for these "unsung heroes" whose only intention was to provide help, without seeking recognition or fame.
This gesture of solidarity is not something new for taxi drivers, who have been present in other difficult moments in Spain's recent history, such as the 11-M attacks or during the pandemic, offering their unconditional support to society.
However, this noble act has also generated some debate in the latter would offer similar assistance in emergency circumstances.
