Children's Lighter Causes Devastating Fire in Historic Mugardos Building

Mugardos Fire: Children's Mishap Destroys Historic Casa de Vila A fire engulfed the Casa de Vila in Mugardos, Galicia, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the historic building severely damaged. Local residents believe the fire started accidentally when children playing near the abandoned structure ignited nearby vegetation with a lighter. "The kids were playing here, and they found a lighter," explained a nearby resident, Francisco. "One boy, about twelve years old, said he accidentally started the fire." Two firefighters initially responded, but the rapid spread of the fire, fueled by the building's age and the dense surrounding vegetation, necessitated calling in additional support. Fidel González, a member of the GES Mugardos emergency response team, described the challenges: "When we arrived, the fire was already active. The overgrown vegetation made it very difficult to deploy the hoses." The incident has raised concerns about the limited staffing of the GES Mugardos, whose territory covers a wide area. The fire serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and responsible behavior, particularly in areas with overgrown vegetation and abandoned structures.