Vehicle Destroyed by Fire in Uga, Lanzarote
A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire in Uga, in the municipality of Yaiza, on Sunday evening, October 4, with emergency crews called to the scene after flames were reported on Camino Vallito. The incident is the latest local emergency to attract attention in southern Lanzarote, although there is currently no indication that it has caused wider disruption to the island's roads or tourist areas.
Firefighters tackle the blaze
According to information released by the Lanzarote and La Graciosa Security and Emergency Consortium, the alarm was raised at around 8:50pm after Yaiza Local Police alerted emergency services. Firefighters attended the scene and first carried out an assessment of the area before putting safety measures in place. They then tackled the burning vehicle directly, using water and firefighting foam to bring the flames under control. Once the fire had been extinguished, the crew carried out a detailed check of the vehicle and surrounding area. This was to make sure there were no remaining active flames, hot spots or other conditions that could allow the fire to start again.
Vehicle completely burned out
The vehicle was left extensively damaged and was described in the emergency report as completely burned out. The available information does not state what caused the fire, and no conclusion should be drawn about the cause until any relevant investigation has been completed. The emergency report also does not provide details of any injuries, so there is no basis to add speculation about casualties.
Where is Uga?
Uga is a small village in southern Lanzarote, within the municipality of Yaiza. It sits close to some of the island's best-known wine-growing landscapes and is also a route used by residents and visitors travelling between the south of the island and areas around Yaiza, La Geria and Timanfaya. For tourists staying in Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen or other parts of Lanzarote, an incident such as this can sound more dramatic than its actual geographical impact. This
was a local vehicle fire on Camino Vallito rather than a reported large-scale road or countryside fire.
A reminder for drivers in Lanzarote
Vehicle fires can develop very quickly, so anyone who sees smoke or flames coming from a car should move to a safe distance and contact the emergency services rather than attempting to tackle the fire themselves. For emergencies in Lanzarote, visitors and residents can call 112, the European emergency number used in Spain. When reporting an incident, giving a clear location and explaining what can be seen can help emergency services respond quickly.
Lanzarote local news
The Uga incident was dealt with by the island's emergency services, with firefighters confirming the area was checked after the flames were extinguished. We will continue to bring residents and visitors the latest Lanzarote news, local incidents, travel information, weather updates and practical information from across the island.
