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A large 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 at the airport, with local residents urged to stay at home until the smoke clears.
The fire caused nearby vehicle tyres to ‘blow up’ because of the heat (Picture: @GuillEsteban)
The fire began inside the Mercapalma food storage plant, close to the Palma Airport runway.
The fire quickly spread from one lorry to another, with tyres exploding as the flames grew. The fire is also near a fuel storage depot.
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Mallorca Daily Bulletin reported that the fire began in a lorry before quickly spreading to other vehicles near a fuel storage unit.
Smoke was seen billowing across Majorca Airport in Spain (Picture: @GuillEsteban)
Fire crews are working to put out the flames, with two already receiving treatment for smoke inhalation.
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