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Fire at Spanish Furniture Factory Contained After Swift Emergency Response

A blaze in the paint cabin of Muebles San Jorge's Salceda de Caselas facility was brought under control without injuries following coordinated efforts by multiple fire brigades.

Incendio en una fábrica de muebles en Salceda de Caselas.
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Overview

  • The fire began around 14:30 on May 22 in the paint cabin of the Muebles San Jorge factory in Salceda de Caselas, Galicia.
  • All factory workers evacuated safely, with no injuries reported or medical intervention required.
  • Emergency teams, including fire brigades from Baixo Miño, Ponteareas, and Morrazo, worked to control the flames and prevent further spread.
  • The fire was declared under control shortly after 16:30, though crews remained on-site to cool hotspots and prevent re-ignition.
  • Authorities continue investigating the cause of the fire as part of broader scrutiny of industrial safety compliance in Spain.