Fire Near Palma de Mallorca Airport Threatens Runway as Site Placed on Pre‑Alert

Overview

• A large fire broke out at the Mercapalma food‑storage facility on Monday, July 6, 2026, and spread to parked vehicles as thick smoke rose toward Palma de Mallorca Airport runway areas.
• Palma Fire Brigade and the National Police are working at the scene, the airport was placed on a 'pre‑alert' status, and nearby residents were advised to remain indoors.
• Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation while crews battled flames that local reports say reached vehicle and fuel stores, making parts of the blaze harder to extinguish.
• Aena, the airport operator, said operations were not affected at the time of reporting, but flight‑tracking data from Flightradar showed about 257 flights delayed.
• Because Palma is a busy summer travel hub, continued smoke or any advance of the fire toward runway infrastructure could lead to cancellations, longer delays for tourists, and a sustained emergency response while authorities investigate the cause.