A fire broke out at NonStop Studios in Fuente el Saz del Jarama, Madrid, around 11:40 on Saturday, completely destroying the set of 'Maestros de la Costura' and putting the neighboring 'MasterChef' kitchens at serious risk. The blaze in Estudio 2 left the sewing competition set in ruins and drew a large emergency response.
The fire struck a 1,000-square-meter industrial building dedicated to audiovisual productions. By the time firefighters arrived, flames had engulfed much of the facility, leaving little chance of saving the basic set. The studio's offices and dressing rooms were heavily affected, along with its storage and makeup rooms. The studios were unoccupied, and no injuries or medical emergencies were reported.
Ten fire crews from the Comunidad de Madrid, supported by a Special Drone Group, worked to control the fire inside and outside the building. Aerial images from the drones helped teams track the spread and direct their efforts. Medical teams from Summa 112 and the Red Cross were on standby but did not need to intervene.
The set of 'Maestros de la Costura' was destroyed, but the kitchens of 'MasterChef', located in an adjoining area, narrowly avoided damage. Firefighters contained the flames before they reached the culinary competition's facilities, allowing production to continue as planned. The incident shows the vulnerability of major television productions to unexpected disasters. It also recalls concerns raised by other recent fire emergencies, including a house fire in Arteixo that led to a fatality and prompted a impressive emergency response (see more on the Arteixo fire response).
NonStop Studios has hosted popular TV shows and acclaimed Spanish films, including 'El Bar' by Álex de la Iglesia and 'Julieta' by Pedro Almodóvar. The loss of Estudio 2 and its adjacent offices is a major setback for the complex, which has played a basic role in Spain's audiovisual industry.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. Early indications point to a possible electrical fault inside the set, but investigators have not confirmed this. The Guardia Civil is leading the inquiry to determine the exact origin of the incident.
Spain's television sector relies heavily on large, specialized studio complexes like NonStop Studios to produce high-profile programs. The destruction of a major set can disrupt filming schedules, putting technical crews' jobs at risk. Producers may then have to find alternative locations at short notice. Although 'MasterChef' escaped direct damage, the fire shows the operational risks faced by the entertainment industry. Spanish authorities have increased safety requirements for audiovisual facilities in recent years, but incidents like this show the ongoing need for vigilance and strong emergency planning.
