In a troubling incident, the Community of Madrid reported that firefighters discovered a charred body while tackling a warehouse fire in the garage of a residential building in Boadilla del Monte. The information comes from Emergencias 112 Comunidad de Madrid.
The fire erupted on a Thursday night, around 21:45, at number 4 Miguel de Unamuno Street. Eight firefighters from the Community of Madrid were dispatched to the scene and arrived to find that the fire had already taken a strong hold in the storage rooms. The rapid spread and visibility of the flames suggested that the blaze had progressed significantly by the time responders reached the location. The teams worked tirelessly to locate any occupants and to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent areas, taking careful steps to illuminate and secure the structure as tactical operations continued.
During the intervention, there were no initially reported injuries or individuals in distress found among those present. After the flames were brought under control and the situation stabilized, rescuers conducted a more thorough search of the debris and rubble within the storage spaces. It was only then that the burned remains of a person were located beneath the wreckage, prompting a shift in the incident from suppression to recovery and investigation.
The Civil Guard has taken charge of investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and identifying the deceased. Health teams from Summa 112, along with the Municipal Emergency Service, the Boadilla del Monte City Council Civil Protection, and the Local Police, participated in the response and ongoing support operations throughout the event. The collaboration among these agencies ensured a coordinated approach to scene management, medical assessment, and protective measures for responders as the investigation begins. — Emergencias 112 Comunidad de Madrid