The gas explosion with an imposing flare that occurred this Tuesday in the University City of Madrid was caused by a spark caused by an electrical breakdown in the area.
That is the preliminary conclusion of the technicians who worked to cut off the gas leak recorded at a point on Ramiro de Maeztu street in Madrid. Pending a more in-depth investigation, sources from the gas company point Europa Press to an electrical breakdown that ended up causing a gas pipe to overheat, leading to a spark and subsequent deflagration.
The gas technicians cut off the supply as soon as possible, so the flames gradually went out, while the City Hall Firefighters checked to ensure that the fire did not spread to the adjacent buildings, while the residence halls of Our Lady of Africa were evacuated. and Isabella of Spain.
Although the gas cut was "very surgical, as is done in these circumstances", several colleges have been left without that supply, although it has been or is being restored little by little. The affected network supplied several facilities and centers in the area and an alternative is being sought.
The National Police initially took charge of the investigation of the events, but as no injuries have been reported and the causes are accidental, they will hand it over to the gas and electricity companies involved, police sources have told Europa Press.
