Fire at Bakery Hall in Son Castelló Industrial Park – No Injuries Reported

In the evening, a hall of a large bakery in Palma's Son Castelló industrial area was struck by a major fire. Thick smoke spread far across the island – according to initial reports, no one was injured.

Large Fire in Son Castelló: Evening Shock for Residents

Last night, around 8:15 p.m., the usually quiet Son Castelló industrial area in Palma turned into a place filled with sirens and dense smoke. A hall where, according to neighbors, baked goods were produced for large parts of the island, was in flames. I was nearby and could still see the smoke plume from Coll d'en Rabassa - and that says a lot even from a clear aerial view.

Emergency services reach their limits

Firefighters from Palma and surrounding municipalities arrived with several firefighting vehicles. On site they worked systematically: hoses, breathing apparatus, targeted water tactics. By around 10:30 p.m., the emergency services reported that the fire was under control, though some embers still needed to be extinguished. Avenida de Son Castelló street was closed for hours, the fire department set up a safety zone.

To prevent spread, several vehicles from the danger zone were towed away. On a side street I saw a tow truck loading a car - not a sight neighbors would like to see. According to initial, still unconfirmed information, it was only material damage; fortunately there were no reports of injuries.

What remained: questions and smells

Many residents stood with raised cell phones, some spoke of a popping sound just before the first smoke rose. A woman from the house opposite said: That was frightening, the air smelled all evening of burnt dough and plastic. The scene was intimidating: dense, dark plumes, firefighters in protective suits and the constant hum of radios.

The cause of the fire is not yet clear. The police and fire investigators responsible have started investigations. Such halls are technically challenging to inspect: machines, mills, storage rooms with packaging material - everywhere there could be ignition sources.

What is important now

For residents: close windows, especially when smoke was drifting into residential areas. If you notice unusual odors or smoke in the coming days, report it immediately. For businesses in the industrial area, the incident is a reminder to review fire safety scenarios - from fire extinguishers to evacuation plans.

The city administration has announced it will continue to monitor the situation and publish information as soon as the cause is established. I will stay on it and report when there is reliable news. For now: relief that apparently no people were harmed - and the thought of how close such a large fire could be.

Update: Investigations are ongoing; no date for an official press conference has been announced yet.