The Palma fire stabilises without wind and warns of accumulated rubbish

The fire declared in Puig de Son Muntaner is now stabilised thanks to the absence of wind. Firefighters warn that the accumulation of rubbish in the area may have been the origin and an added danger.

The rapid intervention of the teams and the lack of wind have allowed the wildfire declared this Saturday in Puig de Son Muntaner, in the area of Génova and Son Rapinya, near Palma, to be stabilised. Sources from Palma Firefighters have confirmed that the fire is under control, although the alert persists due to the large amount of accumulated waste in the area.

The alert was registered at 16:53 near the Jaime II military base. Initially, the fire was classified with potential severity 1 due to the proximity of homes and roads, and it was declared stabilised at 17:50, according to the official report.

Firefighters have indicated that the fire originated from a pile of rubbish, possibly due to a cigarette butt or a glass, one kilometre from the roundabout of the military base. The flames rose up a slope, but the absence of wind prevented it from getting out of control.

In the extinguishing efforts, teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment and Palma Firefighters have worked, with support from aerial and ground resources. Specifically, three aerial resources, two fire engines and 35 forest firefighters have been mobilised, in addition to local units.

The Local Police evacuated a house located in the affected perimeter as a precaution. Residents of Génova and Son Rapinya remain alert to any developments, although the situation is tending towards normality.

The same sources wanted to send a warning message: on a day with more wind, the consequences would have been much worse. The accumulation of rubbish in the area is a recurring problem that, combined with summer drought, turns any carelessness into a real fire risk.

“The absence of wind has allowed for a rapid control of the situation,” highlighted Palma Firefighters.

This incident once again highlights the need to keep forested areas near the city clean. Meanwhile, emergency services continue monitoring efforts to prevent re-ignition.