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Madrid Bar Explosion Injures 25 as Possible Gas Leak Is Probed

Firefighters are clearing debris to secure a three‑storey building following evacuations that confirmed no one remained trapped.

Overview

  • An explosion around 15:00 local time on Calle Manuel‑Maroto in Puente de Vallecas damaged the bar Mis Tesoros and the residential building above.
  • Emergency services treated 25 people, including three in grave condition and two considered potentially grave.
  • Authorities evacuated the unstable structure, reported no one trapped, and are removing debris by hand due to safety risks.
  • Investigators are examining a possible gas leak as the cause, with city officials stressing that conclusions remain premature.
  • The response included 18 fire units with a canine team and police drones, and neighbors said about eleven families lived in the affected building.