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Tenerife Industrial Fire Stabilized After Overnight Efforts

Emergency crews continue cooling operations at Valle de Güímar site to prevent flare-ups following the containment of the blaze.

El fuego ha llegado al interior de una de las instalaciones, donde se han desplegado los bomberos
Un agente de los bomberos de Tenerife lucha contra las llamas de la nave industrial
Un camión de bomberos en una imagen de archivo

Overview

  • The fire broke out on April 22 at a pallet factory and spread to a Dispa Cedrés logistics warehouse in the Valle de Güímar industrial park.
  • A level 3 emergency was declared, mobilizing 40 firefighters, volunteers, and forest brigades to combat the blaze.
  • Dense smoke led to the temporary closure of the TF-1 highway, which has since reopened, and one person was hospitalized for minor smoke inhalation.
  • By early April 23, the fire was stabilized, with crews focusing on cooling hotspots around the perimeter and near the highway to prevent re-ignition.
  • The affected area includes nearby vegetation and a ravine, with officials monitoring structural damage and ensuring safety measures remain in place.