Worker injured in florist blast that shattered every window in shop

A worker suffered an injury after an explosion and fire erupted in a flower shop basement in Cabezo de Torres on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM at Floristería Mari, located on Calle Carmen. The explosion shattered all the shopfront windows and sent glass flying onto the pavement outside. Remarkably, the injured worker managed to walk out unaided and promptly went to a nearby medical center.

Firefighters from the Murcia Bomberos, along with up to 14 personnel and three vehicles from the Espinardo station, responded to the call. Local police, Guardia Civil officers, and medical teams also arrived at the scene. The fire department confirmed the mobilization but had not yet reported the fire being fully extinguished by early afternoon.

Initial investigations suggest the blast may have been caused by a refrigeration leak, possibly involving ammonia, used in the shop's cooling equipment for cut flowers. The worker was using a blowtorch on a machine when the spark or flame ignited the gas leak, setting off the explosion and subsequent fire. The Guardia Civil is leading the investigation, treating the incident as a workplace accident while examining the equipment.

The injured worker, who was on the job at the time, will also be reported to the Instituto de Seguridad y Salud Laboral de Murcia. This type of workplace incident is not uncommon in Spain, with recent cases including rescues in Murcia and Madrid involving hazardous machinery and gas leaks.