Fire at Gran Vía restaurant causes traffic disruptions in Madrid

A fire that broke out on Saturday in the kitchen of the restaurant Oven, located on Gran Vía in Madrid, has led to road closures between Plaza de España and San Bernardo. According to ABC, the fire started in the extractor hood and spread to the smoke extraction duct, reaching the roof of the building.

Ten units from the Madrid City Council Fire Brigade responded to the alert received around 11:30 a.m. The fire brigade managed to extinguish the fire without any injuries, as reported by 20minutos.

Traffic in the area was affected for several hours due to the intervention of emergency services. Authorities have indicated that the road closures were necessary to ensure the safety of the firefighting operations.

The fire prompted a significant response from emergency services, who quickly mobilized to the scene. Images of the incident show firefighters working to control the flames in a busy area of the city.

Media outlets like El Mundo and ABC agree that the situation was handled effectively and there have been no reports of injuries, indicating that the prompt action of the firefighters helped prevent more serious consequences.

Some sources have noted that the traffic disruptions impacted the usual flow on one of Madrid's main arteries, Gran Vía, causing detours for vehicles during the response hours.