Madrid's Second Tallest Skyscraper Evacuated Due to Fire

Madrid's Torre Moeve, the second-tallest skyscraper in Spain, was evacuated Tuesday following a fire that broke out in a technical room on the 25th floor. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, but a significant column of smoke billowed from the 248-meter building, visible from various parts of the capital.

The incident occurred in the modern financial complex known as the Cuatro Torres in the northern part of Madrid. Workers inside the tower, which houses offices for companies including Amazon Spain and the headquarters of energy company Moeve, were evacuated around 5:15 PM local time. Emergency services confirmed the fire was controlled, with no immediate reports of injuries.

This marks the second fire at the Torre Moeve within a six-month period. A previous incident on December 15 involved a transformer fire in the building's basement, which also necessitated a precautionary evacuation but resulted in no injuries.

Designed by architect Norman Foster and inaugurated in May 2009, the Torre Moeve stands at 248 meters, just one meter shorter than its neighbor, the Torre de Cristal. The repeated fires raise questions about safety protocols and maintenance within the prominent skyscraper.