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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.

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.