Romanian businessman, Mircea, perishes in Tres Cantos while heroically attempting to rescue the owner of a horse and his entire equine stable.
A tragic wildfire in Tres Cantos, north of Madrid, has claimed the life of Mircea Spiridon, a 50-year-old Romanian émigré mechanic and transport company owner. The fire, fueled by extreme weather conditions known as the “rule of 30,” swept through the area on August 11, 2025, destroying 6 km of land in just 40 minutes [1].
Spiridon was driving home when he saw the fire threatening a local farm known for stabling horses. Despite the danger, he chose to try to save the animals. Tragically, he was fatally overcome by the flames during the fire [1][2].
The fire started near a new residential zone in Madrid at 19:45, with temperatures over 30 degrees, relative humidity below 30%, and winds over 30 kilometers per hour [2]. The flames quickly spread, ravaging a nearby riding school owned by an 83-year-old man, who was admitted to La Paz Hospital with a thoracic trauma but was discharged on the same day [2].
Spiridon was rescued by a Civil Guard helicopter during the fire but could not overcome his injuries and died at La Paz Hospital. He was married with two children, aged 14 and 18 [3].
In response to the tragedy, a bank account has been set up to help Spiridon's family, and interested individuals can contribute until the end of August at a bar located less than two kilometers from the fire site [4].
The mayor of Tres Cantos, Jesús Moreno, expressed condolences for Spiridon's death, calling it a "sad day for our community" [5]. The Regional Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Interior of the Community of Madrid, Carlos Novillo, described the fire's advance as unprecedented [6].
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by wildfires, particularly during extreme weather conditions. Our thoughts go out to Spiridon's family and friends during this difficult time.
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The Spiridon family might benefit from general-news updates about the bank account set up to assist them, as contributions continue to be accepted until the end of August at a nearby bar. On a related note, sports enthusiasts may also be interested to hear that the riding school owned by the 83-year-old man, injured in the accident, is one of the top equestrian centers in the region for sports events.
