Explosions at Majorca Airport after fire hits fuel depot

A HUGE fire has ripped through Palma Airport, with witnesses reporting loud explosions as an enormous cloud of smoke billows near the runway. Tourists fear travel chaos could be sparked by the blaze on the Spanish holiday island.
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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A HUGE fire has ripped through Palma Airport, with witnesses reporting loud explosions as an enormous cloud of smoke billows near the runway. Tourists fear travel chaos could be sparked by the blaze on the Spanish holiday island.
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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