Vehicle Completely Destroyed by Fire in Arrecife
A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire in Arrecife on Saturday evening, prompting an emergency response from firefighters and the Local Police.
The incident happened at around 8:20pm on Saturday, 5 September, on Avenida de Naos, in the capital of Lanzarote.
The Lanzarote Security and Emergency Consortium was alerted to the vehicle fire through the Canary Islands emergency coordination service, CECOES. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, together with officers from the Arrecife Local Police.
Vehicle engulfed in flames
When firefighters arrived, the vehicle was already burning throughout, leaving little opportunity to prevent extensive damage.
Firefighters tackled the blaze using water and foam, eventually bringing the fire under control. The vehicle was left completely destroyed by the flames.
Police officers secured the area while the emergency crews dealt with the fire and subsequently carried out the relevant report into the incident. There have been no reports of injuries in connection with the vehicle fire.
The incident caused a noticeable emergency response in the Avenida de Naos area, although the available reports do not indicate that surrounding properties were damaged.
Lanzarote emergency services
Vehicle fires can develop extremely quickly, particularly once flames spread through the engine compartment and passenger area. The incident once again highlights the important role played by the Lanzarote firefighters and emergency services in responding to incidents across the island.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this particular incident.
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