Fire Breaks Out at Heron City in Las Rozas, Madrid
Eleven firefighters from the Community of Madrid are on scene this afternoon to combat a blaze that originated at a shop within a shopping mall complex. The fire has also spread to additional businesses located in the municipality of Las Rozas. The incident is being managed by the regional emergency service, with information provided by an Emergencies 112 spokesperson.
The blaze began at 13:35 on Tuesday inside a restaurant at Heron City, located in Las Rozas. Eleven regional firefighters arrived promptly and began an on-site assessment to determine the extent of the fire as it affected multiple facilities within the building, including areas on the roof. The administration order was issued to evacuate the venue and surrounding premises as a precautionary measure.
Firefighters reported a large plume of smoke that could be seen from several points around the area. Photos and social media posts captured the incident, illustrating the scale of the fire as emergency personnel worked to control it. Local authorities urged residents to remain clear of the affected zone while crews conducted their operations. (Emergencias 112)
There was also a preventive health response from Summa 112 and the Municipal Assistance, Emergency and Rescue Service (SAMER) of Las Rozas de Madrid. Two workers were deployed to assist on-site and were later evacuated with mild smoke inhalation to Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda for further observation. (Summa 112; SAMER Las Rozas de Madrid)
The incident produced a substantial smoke plume that drew attention across the region, prompting the Local Police to secure the surrounding area and coordinate with fire units to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. The response teams continued to monitor the building and nearby facilities for any signs of rekindling while air quality and safety conditions were assessed for residents and workers in the vicinity. (Local Police, fire department communications)