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A large fire erupted at the Mercapalma food storage plant near Palma Airport in Majorca, Spain, with witnesses reporting loud explosions and flames spreading to nearby lorries. Fire crews are currently on the scene, and two firefighters have received treatment for smoke inhalation; however, the airport is reportedly operating normally.
Fire crews are actively battling the blaze at the Mercapalma food storage plant, with two firefighters receiving treatment for smoke inhalation. A pre-alert has been issued at Palma Airport, although operations are reported to be running normally despite concerns about potential delays due to smoke.
Local authorities have issued a pre-alert at Palma Airport and advised residents to remain indoors until conditions improve, while emergency services continue to combat the fire. As smoke billows across the area, travellers express concerns about potential delays to their plans, although the airport remains operational for the time being.
What remains unclear — The extent of injuries among those nearby has not been disclosed.
Explosions reported at Majorca Airport following fire at fuel depot
Smoke is currently billowing across the skyline (Picture: X)
A large fire has erupted near Majorca Airport in Spain, with witnesses reporting ‘large explosions’ and nearby lorries appearing to be ablaze.
The airport is currently operating normally, but travellers are concerned that the smoke could delay their travel plans.
A pre-alert has been put into place at the airport, with local residents urged to stay at home until the smoke clears.
The fire began inside the Mercapalma food storage plant, close to the Palma Airport runway.
The fire quickly spread from one lorry to another, with tyres exploding as the flames grew. The fire is also near a fuel storage depot.
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The fire caused nearby vehicle tyres to ‘blow up’ because of the heat (Picture: X)
Mallorca Daily Bulletin reported that the fire began in a lorry before quickly spreading to other vehicles near a fuel storage unit.
Fire crews are working to put out the flames, with two already receiving treatment for smoke inhalation.
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