Emergencies
Five hurt in Palma garage blaze
The blaze broke out at 10.30am when a vehicle which was being repaired caught fire.
Emergencies
Another fire in Albufera
The fire broke out around 15.00 and was under control some three hours later.
Emergencies
Fire forces hotel evacuation in Calas de Mallorca
The Hotel Canarios Park in Cala Antena, Calas de Mallorca needed to be evacuated.
Emergencies
Another fire by Son Serra de Marina
This is the second fire in two days in much the same area.
Emergencies
Son Serra fire claims two hectares
The fire broke out around 03.00 this morning (Tuesday).
Emergencies
Seven hectares affected in Albufera fire
As of 18.00 the fire was described as being controlled. Over seven hectares burned.
Emergencies
Bus explosion in Illetes causes alarm
The bus was cleared of its passengers (only four or five) when an engine problem initially caused white smoke.
Environment
The season of increased fire risk is about to start
With the tourism season officially starting on 1 May, so also does the season for increased fire risk.
Northern News Spotlight
Second fire in Albufera in a week
The alarm was raised shortly before midday yesterday.
Environment
Guardia investigating Albufera fire
The fire is said to have broken out around a quarter to three this morning.
Crime
National Police open suspected homicide case in Palma
The police discovered the body of a 45-year-old women amongst the smoke and a mattress on fire.
Emergencies
Palma fire drama as building is evacuated
Firefighters battled for two hours to bring blaze under control, while five people, including two policemen, were treated for the effects of smoke.
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