Washing machine fault causes flat fire in Playa Quemada, Lanzarote

A flat fire occurred on Friday 9 October in the morning on Risco Prieto Street in Playa Quemada, Yaiza, Lanzarote. The cause was a washing machine fault. Consorcio de Seguridad y Emergencias extinguished the fire, ventilated the building and removed the washing machine outside.

The fire broke out on Friday 9 October at 08:19 in a flat on Risco Prieto Street in Playa Quemada, Yaiza, Lanzarote. The cause was a washing machine fault in the bathroom. Consorcio de Seguridad y Emergencias received an alert from Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad (CECOES). Upon arrival, firefighters extinguished the fire, ventilated the interior to remove smoke, and removed the faulty washing machine outside.

During the operation, police requested assistance in locating a dog in a neighbouring house affected by smoke. The dog exited on its own, so ventilation equipment was not required for this task. After work was completed and the building status checked, the services ended the operation. No information was provided regarding any injuries to people.