At least one person has died and more than two dozen others were injured in a powerful explosion in Madrid, which authorities believe was caused by a gas leak. The blast occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Spanish capital, and rescue teams recovered the body of a 52-year-old man from beneath several meters of rubble early Sunday. Sniffer dogs were deployed during the intensive search-and-rescue operations, with firefighters managing to pull out four other survivors trapped on the ground floor of a three-story building.
Lead firefighter Javier Romero confirmed that several nearby establishments, including a café, a shop, and other private properties, were also damaged in the explosion.
According to Madrid’s fire chief, Carlos Marín, the affected building, primarily constructed with concrete and steel, suffered severe structural damage spanning around 50 to 60 square meters. Technical experts have been asked to evaluate whether the property remains safe or if it requires demolition to avoid further risks.
Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz said residents living in nine nearby apartments have been temporarily evacuated. She noted that they will not be able to return for several days as engineers examine the building’s stability, particularly damage found in the foundation between the ground and first floors.
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