Tyre fire on Gran Canaria causes black smoke

Black smoke widely visible after fire on Gran Canaria

In Las Palmas, seven firefighters are tackling a house fire. The abandoned building is used to store tyres, and the black smoke from the fire can be seen from a long way off. Three fire engines are at the scene; there are no injuries.

5 Oct 2026, 12:18 1 min read

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A fire broke out on Monday morning in an abandoned house on the Carretera de Chile in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The tyres in storage are producing black smoke, which can be seen from many parts of the city.
Seven firefighters and three fire engines are tackling the fire; there are no injuries.

Firefighters in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are attempting to extinguish a fire that broke out on Monday morning in an abandoned house on Carretera de Chile, where tyres were being stored, according to sources from the fire service who spoke to EFE.

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Municipal sources have told EFE that seven firefighters and three fire engines are in the area attempting to extinguish the fire, which, due to the burning tyres, is «spectacular» and the black smoke it is giving off is visible from many parts of the city.

The fire service has stated that no injuries have been reported, although they are still operating in the area.