Palma Airport fire: Horror blaze erupts near Spain’s air hub as smoke seen for miles | World | News

-A major fire broke out at the Mercapalma wholesale food market near Palma Airport at around 3pm local time on Monday.

-The blaze is believed to have started in a lorry before spreading to several other heavy goods vehicles.

-Five heavy goods vehicles, including lorries and trailers, were reportedly destroyed in the fire.

-Palma Airport activated its self-protection plan because of the fire’s proximity to the runways.

-Two firefighters have been treated for smoke inhalation – no further injuries have yet been reported

-Despite the blaze, no flights have been disrupted.

-Residents in the nearby village of Son Banya were advised to stay indoors as firefighters tackled the flames.

-The firefighting operation was reinforced by Bombers de Mallorca, the Balearic Institute of Nature (IBANAT), the Air Force and aircraft.

-According to local reports, the fire has now been brought under control, with emergency crews remaining at the scene to carry out cooling operations.

-Investigations into what sparked the blaze remain ongoing