The blaze started at the corner of Rafael de Muro and Emilio Castelar streets, adjacent to the Torroja-Sánchez Arcas market. The dense smoke, visible from various parts of the city, caused concern among residents and local businesses.
As a precautionary measure, residents of the adjoining building were temporarily evacuated due to the smoke accumulation. Firefighters from the Provincial Fire Consortium, along with local and national police officers, responded to the scene to control the flames and secure the area.
Access to the affected lot was challenging, requiring firefighters to cut through a chain on the entrance gate with shears to reach the interior and combat the fire. The incident attracted the attention of numerous onlookers who gathered nearby.
Firefighters had to cut through a chain on the entrance gate with shears to reach the interior and combat the fire.
The causes of the fire have not yet been determined. Emergency teams are continuing to work at the scene to fully extinguish the flames.
