Palma Airport burns in Majorca after lorry fire ’causes explosions’ | News World

Smoke is currently billowing across the skyline (Picture: X)

A big 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 on the airport, with local residents urged to remain at home until the smoke clears.

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 hearth caused nearby vehicle tyres to ‘blow up’ due to heat (Picture: X)

Mallorca Every day Bulletin reported that the fireplace began in a lorry before quickly spreading to other vehicles near a fuel storage unit.

Fire crews are working to place out the flames, with two already receiving treatment for smoke inhalation.

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