It was a busy weekend for the Ibiza Fire Station. At around 9.40pm on Saturday, a fire was reported at a laundrette on Calle Tarragona in Vila, Ses Figueretes. By the time the firefighters arrived, the fire had already been brought under control by staff using fire extinguishers.
The laundrette, which was located on the ground floor with two entrances, was secured by closing one entrance to facilitate intervention, which was later reopened to allow ventilation. A young woman who lived in a nearby house was evacuated as a precautionary measure and treated by the 061 emergency service for mild intoxication. A team consisting of a corporal and three firefighters with a heavy urban pump confirmed that the fire may have started in a tumble dryer, close to a plastic waste bin, although the electrical panel could also have been involved. Fortunately, the premises did not suffer significant damage.
Subsequently, firefighters were called to extinguish several burning containers on Gaspar Puig Street in Es Pratet. There was no major damage or serious consequences, although these fires pose a risk to residents and emergency services.
Finally, at around 1.30 a.m., firefighters were called to the Hotel - Apartamentos Ses Savines on Avenida Doctor Fleming in Sant Antoni. The fire started in one of the rooms where workers are staying, but the exact cause remains unclear. A team consisting of a corporal and four firefighters, with a heavy urban fire engine, began the intervention, and later two firefighters joined them with a light vehicle and air bottles to enter the affected area. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation, although the symptoms were mild. Most of the workers were relocated and the rooms were ventilated and checked. The building did not suffer serious structural damage.