The Samur Civil Protection units treated seven people for smoke inhalation after a fire erupted in a restaurant kitchen on Calle Manuela Malasaña in Madrid. The incident drew a crowd in the lively Malasaña district on a busy Saturday night, a part of the city that is popular for its nightlife and street activity.
<p Madrid Emergency reported that the fire started in the kitchen and also damaged the false ceiling, with investigators now examining the exact cause and sequence of events.
<p Nine City Council Fire Departments were dispatched to the area to manage the blaze. Crews carried out ventilation work and the building underwent a thorough inspection by authorities to ensure safety and structural integrity.
<p Witnesses cited by EFE identified the restaurant as Superchulo Madrid. It is located at 11 Manuela Malasaña Street and faces the Malasaña Theatre, a landmark in the neighborhood that often draws locals and visitors alike.
<p The blaze produced a thick plume of smoke that drifted through surrounding streets, prompting the Samur to attend to seven people. One individual was hospitalized at La Paz Hospital as dawn broke, reflecting the seriousness of the incident while responders worked to secure the site.