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The explosion happened on Saturday, around 3:00 p.m. local time in Madrid. People.com+2AP News+2
Location: a three‑story building, ground floor affected. WBOC TV+3AP News+3euronews+3
Casualties: 1 person dead, 25 injured. Some injured are in serious condition. euronews+3People.com+3AP News+3
The deceased was found under rubble in the basement the next morning; he was a 52‑year‑old man. People.com+2euronews+2

🏚 Damage & Response

The blast damaged a café, a store, and other surrounding properties. AP News+2euronews+2
Four people were rescued from the rubble. AP News+1
Search teams included firefighters, police, and canine units. People.com+1
Several nearby residences (nine homes) were evacuated due to damage and concerns about structural safety. euronews+1