Nine months have passed since a tragic explosion in the basement of a building on Calle Oslo in Alcorcón, Madrid, left a family torn apart. A nine-month-old boy died on Monday afternoon at La Paz hospital in Madrid, a development confirmed by hospital sources to the press. Earlier, the child’s five-year-old brother had already died, and the mother had been hospitalized with severe poisoning. The scene unfolded last Thursday at about 7:15 p.m. in a ground-floor unit of a recently constructed complex, where smoke and flame rapidly filled living spaces and shared areas.
Municipal fire chief Raúl Esteban explained that investigators are examining several possible causes. Initial assessments pointed to a fire that might have begun from sparks produced by a radio device that workers had been handling. There is also a possibility that a gas leak, caused by an accidental puncture of a pipe, contributed to the flames. Firefighters faced dense, dark smoke that quickly spread through the adjacent units and into common areas around the outbuildings, complicating rescue efforts.
Rescue teams found a 30-year-old woman and her two children, a five-year-old and a nine-month-old, on the third floor of the building workspace. They had suffered severe smoke inhalation and went through cardiac and respiratory arrest. Summa 112 emergency personnel managed to revive the mother and the younger child, but the oldest child did not survive. Medical teams worked tirelessly to stabilize the mother, who remained in serious condition as she was treated at Getafe hospital’s Major Burns Unit. The baby’s condition was reported as reserved at La Paz hospital, reflecting the seriousness of the injuries sustained amid the smoke.
As the community awaits further updates on the investigation, official statements emphasize the danger of smoke inhalation in fires that involve densely built residential areas. Firefighters and health responders coordinated to secure the scene, assist evacuees, and provide life-saving care to those affected by the incident. The tragedy has underscored the importance of safe handling of electrical devices and gas systems, especially in working environments that double as living spaces. Investigators will continue to review equipment, electrical activity, and potential gas-related factors to determine a precise sequence of events that led to the blaze.
Funeral arrangements for the infant are being planned, with services scheduled to take place this Tuesday at the parish of Our Lady of the Assumption of La Cumbre in Alcorcón. Community members are expressing condolences and support for the affected family as they cope with the loss and the ongoing medical needs of the mother. The incident has prompted discussions about safety upgrades and monitoring in properties that blend workspaces with living quarters, highlighting a broader concern for urban safety in developing neighborhoods.
Through the ongoing investigation, authorities reiterate the critical role of rapid emergency response in reducing casualties during fires. While the exact cause remains under review, the human impact is clear: three lives were drastically altered in a matter of minutes, and the community rallies to provide care and support for those affected.