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Thick Smoke Cloud over Santa Maria: Why the Fire Reopens Questions About Prevention

Timeline of the Santa Maria fire on Mallorca

A look at the Santa Maria fire near Santa Maria del Camí, its re-ignition, evacuations and containment timeline.

Published: September 06, 2026
Thick Smoke Cloud over Santa Maria: Why the Fire Reopens Questions About Prevention

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What happened during the Santa Maria fire near Mallorca's Santa Maria del Camí?

The fire started in abandoned livestock barns around 2:25 am, was initially contained by morning, but flared up again in the afternoon. Evacuations occurred due to heavy smoke, and firefighting teams worked to bring it under control by the early evening. The exact cause remains unknown.

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