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Madrid Skyscraper Evacuated Due to Smoke, Fire
Madrid emergency services said most occupants exited Torre Moeve as firefighters searched for three people and treated two workers for mild smoke inhalation.
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, a fire broke out at Torre Moeve in Madrid around 5:05 pm, forcing workers to evacuate the skyscraper quickly.
- Located in the Cuatro Torres complex, the Norman Foster-designed tower reported flames in a technical area near the 25th floor, though initial alerts pointed to the 16th.
- BomberosMad continues working to extinguish the fire while emergency teams search for three individuals still inside; crews cut access from the M-11 and M-30.
- A previous blaze occurred in December 2025 at the same site due to electrical transformer fault, raising concerns as smoke spread and electrical faults continue testing evacuation systems.
- City authorities continue monitoring the area to contain the outbreak fully, as ambitious skyline growth in Madrid demands constant vigilance against fire hazards in tall constructions.
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Panic broke out in the Cuatro Torres business district in Madrid on Thursday evening after an explosion and subsequent fire erupted in the Torre Moeve, one of the Spanish capital's most famous skyscrapers. Three people who were trapped were safely evacuated. The fire is now under control.
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