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Major Fire at Palma's Old Prison — Who Protects the People in the Abandoned Building?

Why Palma’s Old Prison Keeps Catching Fire

The abandoned prison in Palma keeps burning because rubbish, poor security and neglect create an ongoing fire risk.

Published: April 22, 2026
Major Fire at Palma's Old Prison — Who Protects the People in the Abandoned Building?

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Why do fires keep breaking out at Palma's old prison?

The building has been vacant for years, and rubbish has reportedly built up inside it. That creates an easy fire risk, especially when a place is not properly secured and people are staying there informally. Repeated incidents also point to a wider problem of neglected vacant buildings in Palma.

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