In the heart of Madrid, on the bustling Gran Vía, thick black smoke suddenly rose during the day. The incident occurred near the intersection with Montera Street (Montera), close to a popular fast-food restaurant. Traffic was instantly brought to a standstill, and pedestrians hurriedly left the danger zone.
Several fire brigades and police units arrived at the scene. Emergency responders quickly cordoned off the area between Cibeles (Cibeles) and España (España) squares to ensure safety and prevent the fire from spreading. At that moment, cars and buses were forced to halt, while drivers and passengers watched the situation unfold with concern.
Firefighters used modern technology: drones were launched to assess the scale of the fire and monitor the situation from above. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of specialists, the flames were contained in a short time. According to preliminary reports, the incident was caused by burning plastic items, which produced such dense smoke.
After the fire was extinguished, traffic on Gran Vía was gradually restored. City services announced that transit had resumed between Cibeles and España squares, though heightened caution remained in the area for some time. Residents and visitors of Madrid are discussing the incident, noting how quickly and professionally emergency services responded.
