Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Seven Shanties in Fuenlabrada

The swift action of five fire brigades prevented the fire from spreading to other nearby structures on the Las Mulas road.

Image of smoke rising over shanties after a fire in Fuenlabrada.
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Image of smoke rising over shanties after a fire in Fuenlabrada.

Five brigades from the Community of Madrid Fire Department successfully extinguished a fire during the early hours that affected seven shanties on the Las Mulas road in Fuenlabrada, with no injuries reported.

The incident, which occurred in the early morning of April 3, 2026, mobilized emergency teams after a fire broke out in an area of shanties and warehouses. Upon the arrival of the personnel, the flames were already well advanced, exacerbated by the large amount of accumulated materials on site, which facilitated their rapid spread.
The intervention of the Community of Madrid Fire Department was crucial in controlling the blaze and preventing it from extending to other nearby structures, thereby minimizing the risk of greater material and personal damage.

"The rapid intervention of the firefighters allowed the fire to be controlled and prevented its spread to other shanties and nearby warehouses."

112 Comunidad de Madrid · Spokesperson
Although SUMMA 112 deployed a preventive device in the area, medical attention was not required for anyone, as no injuries were reported. The National Police has initiated an investigation to determine the causes that originated the fire.