13 trucks burn in a spectacular fire in Parla

The fire, extinguished by the Community of Madrid Firefighters, also affected nearby vegetation and caused intense smoke.

Image of a large fire involving trucks next to the M-408 highway in Parla.
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Image of a large fire involving trucks next to the M-408 highway in Parla.

A spectacular fire on Saturday afternoon has destroyed 13 trucks and various old belongings stored in an open lot next to the M-408 in Parla. The fire also affected nearby vegetation and caused intense, visible smoke.

Thirteen units from the Community of Madrid Firefighters intervened to control the flames and prevent them from spreading to the surrounding areas. After several hours of work, the personnel carried out cooling and finishing tasks before progressively withdrawing. The 112 of the Community of Madrid reported that the fire was extinguished at 6:06 PM.
SUMMA paramedics remained on standby throughout the operation, although no injuries were reported. Agents from the Local Police of Parla and the National Police also participated in the operation, with the latter taking charge of the investigation to determine the causes of the fire.