A tragic accident occurred Friday night when a waiter accidentally started a fire in a popular Italian restaurant in Madrid, resulting in at least two deaths and 10 injuries.
The fire broke out at the Burro Canaglia restaurant near the entrance, trapping many diners and staff inside. According to local newspaper El País, the fast-spreading flames were caused by a waiter’s botched flambé technique, igniting a plastic plant in the process. Before firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze within 10 minutes, the “very violent” fire had already produced “a lot of smoke,” said Madrid mayor José Luis Martinez-Almeida.
Two people were killed in the fire, including one restaurant employee, and at least 10 were injured, with 5 critically injured and 1 in critical condition. The mayor warned that there would likely have been more casualties if the firefighters’ response was delayed. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the deadly fire.
Flambé refers to the cooking technique where alcohol is added to a hot pan to create bursts of flames for dramatic effect. When done improperly, this technique can prove hazardous and lead to unintended fires. The Burro Canaglia, which translates to “naughty donkey” in Italian, is a popular Italian eatery located in the center of Madrid. Friday’s tragic events have stunned the local community and brought the dangers of the flambé technique into spotlight.
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