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A fire in a garage in Alcorcón disrupts neighbours’ routines and causes material damage
The afternoon in Alcorcón was disrupted by a fire in the garage of a residential building located on Sierra de Albarracín. The fire, on the fourth basement level, required a large emergency response and produced thick smoke that affected access points and the daily routines of residents.
The Cuerpo de Bomberos del Ayuntamiento de Alcorcón acted quickly to bring the flames under control and ventilate the area. Their intervention prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building, although three vehicles were damaged by the flames.
Despite the scale of the incident, there were no injuries among residents or emergency teams. The response focused on securing the area and reducing the build-up of smoke in a particularly sensitive underground space.
The impact is now being felt in the day-to-day life of the building. Access to the garage will remain restricted for the next few hours, making it difficult for those who rely on their vehicles for work or travel.
In towns like Alcorcón, communal garages are a key part of urban life, especially in multi-storey blocks. Incidents like this highlight the importance of a rapid, coordinated response to minimise risks and ensure residents’ safety.