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The National Police has taken charge of the investigation into the tragic fire that occurred last Wednesday in a garage on Los Lilos Street, number 6, in Alcorcón, which resulted in the death of two firefighters from the City Hall, Sergio Benavente Rodríguez and Jesús Aguilar Molero, and left another in critical condition, as well as several others intoxicated. This morning, members of the scientific police have accessed the interior of the garage for the first time.
Officers from the Judicial and Scientific Police of the Alcorcón Police Station have set up an advanced command post in front of the scene, a common measure in this type of investigation to coordinate on-site investigations.
The sequence of the tragedy in Alcorcón: from the fatal crash of a hybrid car to a garage turned into hell
Dozens of National Police agents, accompanied by firefighters from the Alcorcón City Hall, have begun the investigative work inside the garage. The firefighters, on their part, are playing a key role in ensuring the safety of the place, conducting exhaustive measurements of toxicity and air quality to ensure it is breathable, as well as verifying the stability of damaged structures to avoid risks to investigators.
A dog-shaped robot for accessing difficult areas
The operation, coordinated from an advanced command post located on the street itself, stands out for its innovative character. In addition to the agents, who are already collecting evidence inside, a dog-shaped robot —similar to a four-legged Doberman— has been deployed to access hard-to-reach or potentially dangerous areas. This device, which moves with agility, complements human work by exploring areas where investigators could be exposed to greater risks.
Furthermore, the Scientific Police has installed lights to illuminate the inside of the garage and has incorporated a special team that provides internet connection, facilitating real-time communication and analysis from the command post. Unlike usual procedures where evidence is collected and taken to external laboratories, in this case, the laboratory has been relocated to the scene.
According to sources close to the investigation, the fire started when a driver lost control of their hybrid vehicle while trying to access the garage, crashing into another car. This impact triggered a fire that, fueled by the lithium battery of the vehicle, generated dense smoke and extremely high temperatures, turning the garage into a death trap.
The Scientific Police is now working to determine the exact causes of the accident and the subsequent explosions that complicated the extinguishing efforts.
Firefighters from the Alcorcón City Hall, colleagues of the deceased, have returned to the scene this Friday to ensure the safety of the garage before investigators enter. Their work includes measuring air toxicity and ensuring there are no unstable elements that could endanger the agents.
