House Fire in Playa Honda Quickly Brought Under Control
A house fire in Playa Honda, Lanzarote, prompted an emergency response on Thursday afternoon after thick black smoke was seen rising from a residential property.
The incident happened at a home located between Calle Princesa Ico and Calle Chimidas in Playa Honda, in the municipality of San Bartolomé. According to emergency information, the property was empty at the time, and no injuries have been reported.
Politicians Help Before Fire Crews Arrive
Before firefighters reached the scene, Arrecife Mayor Yonathan de León and Cabildo Public Works Councillor Jacobo Medina were nearby and noticed the smoke. Both reportedly used fire extinguishers in an attempt to slow the spread of the flames until emergency services arrived.
Emergency Services Respond
Firefighters from the Lanzarote Security and Emergency Consortium attended the incident, supported by officers from the Guardia Civil and the San Bartolomé Local Police.
The fire was brought under control, preventing it from spreading further. Initial information suggests the blaze may have originated in the property’s electrical breaker box, although the exact cause will be determined following the appropriate investigations.
Good News for Residents and Visitors
Fortunately, because nobody was inside the home when the fire started, there were no reported casualties. The quick actions of nearby people, combined with the fast response from Lanzarote’s emergency services, helped prevent what could have become a much more serious incident.
While incidents like this are uncommon, they serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining electrical installations and ensuring smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are available where possible.
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