During the early hours of Tuesday morning, a Fire breaks out at the Leganés Automobile City (Madrid) has completely destroyed three plug-in hybrid vehicles parked outside a car dealership. Despite the spectacular flames and the number of cars in the area, no one was injured.
The fire, which started next to one of the store's facades, triggered a significant deployment of emergency resources, as this large commercial area dedicated to motor vehicles is a hub for activity. Dozens of vehicles on display and parkingThe rapid response of the fire services proved crucial in preventing the incident from escalating.
Fire in the early hours on Carlos Sainz street
According to sources from the 112 emergency services in the Community of Madrid, the alert came into the emergency center around 2:00 a.m.The exact location of the incident was on Carlos Sainz Street, one of the main thoroughfares of the well-known Leganés Automobile City, where several dealerships and companies linked to the automotive sector are concentrated.
By the time the emergency teams arrived, the flames were already raging. fully developed affecting several vehicles located outside the dealership. Initial images showed a thick column of smoke and a very visible fire, raising fears that it could quickly spread to other cars parked nearby.
The cars involved were three plug-in hybrid modelsThe cars were parked side by side in an area close to the road. The accumulation of vehicles around them posed an additional risk, as any delay in the intervention could have resulted in a chain reaction of accidents.
The area around Carlos Sainz Street has a high density of car dealerships and showrooms, which forced the firefighters to develop a strategy from the outset focused on contain the fire within a very specific perimeterpreventing its spread to other adjacent plots or buildings.
Deployment of seven fire crews
They traveled to the scene of the incident seven teams from the Madrid Community Fire DepartmentThey were immediately mobilized after the alert call. Upon arrival, the firefighters found that the flames were particularly devastating to the three plug-in hybrid vehicles, which had sustained the most severe damage.
The firefighters initially focused their efforts on tackle the main source of the fire Simultaneously, they protected adjacent vehicles, which were in serious danger of being engulfed by the heat radiation and sparks. This maneuver slowed the spread of the fire and reduced the affected area.
The firefighting efforts continued for several minutes, although the situation remained under control. under control in a relatively short timeThanks to the coordinated operation and the rapid arrival of resources, it was not necessary to evacuate nearby buildings or close traffic for an extended period, although the area was cordoned off while the intervention was underway.
Once the flames were extinguished, the emergency teams carried out work to cooling and inspection of the remains to prevent possible outbreaks, especially in the motor and automotive areas vehicle electrical system, usually sensitive after a fire of this nature.
No injuries reported, and medical personnel are on standby.
Alongside the firefighters' intervention, the operation was completed with the presence of health resources from SUMMA 112, who remained at the scene as a precaution.Its main function was to guarantee an immediate response to any possible smoke inhalation or injury resulting from the operation.
Ultimately, medical services did not have to attend to anyone, since No injuries or smoke inhalation cases were reportedAt the time the fire started, the dealership was closed to the public and there was no usual customer traffic, which significantly reduced the risk to third parties.
Only the presence of some workers and managers of the establishment was necessary to collaborate with the emergency teams, facilitate access to certain areas and provide useful information on the arrangement of vehicles, facilities and possible sensitive points.
The absence of personal injuries has been highlighted by the emergency services, who emphasize that, despite being a Conspicuous fire in an area with a high concentration of carsThe outcome was limited to material losses and the subsequent efforts to assess the damages.
Three hybrid vehicles burned to a crisp; causes under investigation
The final tally of the incident leaves three plug-in hybrid vehicles completely burned outThe three cars sustained total damage to their bodies, interiors, and mechanical and electrical components. Other nearby vehicles may have been slightly affected by the heat or falling debris, although the main impact was concentrated on this trio of cars.
For now, the authorities have not provided any concrete details about the exact origin of the fireThe causes are currently under analysis, and further investigations will clarify whether the fire was due to an accidental failure or a technical problem in one of the vehicles—for example. battery-related risks— or any other external factor.
In these types of incidents, experts usually examine in detail the area where the flames started, the previous condition of the cars involved and possible elements that could have acted as triggers, from short circuits to nearby heat sources or even intentional causes, if there were indications of it.
While the investigations continue, the affected dealership will have to face the assessment of damages and the corresponding procedures with the insurance companies, both for the total loss of the hybrid vehicles and for the possible damage to their exterior installation.
The incident at the Leganés Motor City highlights the importance of a rapid coordination between firefighters, health services and emergency centers in areas where numerous vehicles and potentially flammable materials are concentrated. On this occasion, the swift response allowed them to contain a fire that, had it spread, could have had much more serious consequences.
