- Title: Tragic fire in a Madrid car park claims lives of two firefighters
- Date: 2nd April 2025
- Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (APRIL 2, 2025) (REUTERS) SENATE MINORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER AND OTHER LAWMAKERS ARRIVING FOR MEDIA EVENT (SOUNDBITE) (English) SENATE MINORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER, SAYING: "It is estimated that the average American family will pay more than $5,000 out of their pocket to pay for these tariffs, that these tariffs will cost them $5,000 as t
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- Keywords: alcorcon fire firefighters madrid underground parking
- Location: Alcorcon, SPAIN
- City: Alcorcon, SPAIN
- Country: Spain
- Topics: Disaster/Accidents,Europe,Fires
- Reuters ID: LVA002370802042025RP1
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- Story Text: A tragic fire in an underground parking facility in a suburb of Madrid, killed two firefighters on Wednesday (April 2). The incident occurred as they attempted to extinguish the blaze.
Three other firefighters sustained injuries, with one reported to be in serious condition, emergency services said.
Witnesses observed thick black smoke billowing from the site where dozens of fire engines and ambulances were deployed.
Moments after the incident, firefighters and members of emergency services were seen hugging, mourning the loss of their colleagues.
While local media reported that an electric vehicle was involved in the fire, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation and no official information was released.
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