Fire in Andratx, Mallorca
Images from Mallorca, hit by hurricane-force winds

The fire was declared at 11pm on Saturday. | Michel's

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporterAndratx08/12/2024 08:35Updated at 11:53
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On Sunday morning, firefighters continued to tackle a forest fire that was declared around 11pm by the Andratx-Estellencs road.

A report from the environment ministry (issued at 8.30am Sunday) stated that the fire was level one - risk to property - that there were 20 firefighters and three fire engines and that there was aerial support (two water bombers).

The air support was brought in once there was daylight. However, because of the wind, this couldn't be used.

The wind remained strong on Sunday morning and this was a complicating factor. The area was on amber alert for high winds; this was downgraded to yellow from 9am.

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Images from Mallorca, hit by hurricane-force winds

By 7am Sunday, Mallorca faced 278 wind-related emergencies, mainly from fallen trees. Palma, with 116 incidents, was hardest hit, followed by Inca. Flights to Palma were diverted. Emergency teams included 30 firefighters in Palma, 25 in other towns, 10 Ibanat staff, and over 40 Civil Protection volunteers island-wide.