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Old 25-08-2009, 21:10
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Exclamation Fire in puerto pollensa (25/8/09)

Hi all,

Long time since Ive posted but i promise to get some new restaurant pics by winter.

However the reason for my post being that whilst on my balcony i saw a fire engine hurl around the corner and on towards the square.

I went to have a look and unfortunately an apartment above Bar Esperanza and Bar junior had a blazing fire in it, there was the Guardia Civil, Policia Local and three fire engines maintaining the building and the gathering crowds.

I have a short video:

YouTube - Fire in Puerto Pollensa

And tommorow morning I can take a photo so its more clearer.

I dont know if anyone was hurt but i hope not anyway

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Later on in the evening I was talking with the bar manager below and she was saying that all the people made it out alright

Over and out,

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Old 25-08-2009, 21:24
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Thanks sea captain, that looked bad, hope everyone got out ok. Keep us informed anyone
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Old 26-08-2009, 15:48
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Have heard from several sources that there were no casualties and the cause of the fire was, someone fell asleep on the sofa while smoking.
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Old 26-08-2009, 15:51
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Thats good to hear, it looked well alight!
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Old 26-08-2009, 15:54
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Exclamation Reason for fire

I can confirm Sparky's post, after talking with the Policia Local they did say the fire began when the lady fell asleep on the sofa and was smoking a cigarette at the same time.

She did make it out alright though

Below is a picture of the burnt out flat...



Adios for now

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Old 26-08-2009, 18:45
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Well done Sea Captain!

If this isn't an up to date news report with photos and video, what is?

Thanks again
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I've been past that block 3 times today........and never even noticed the fire damage (how unobservant am I?!!!) Just about to take my boy to a party up that way, so I'll have a good old look! Thank goodness nobody was hurt. I'm sure that a child lives in that particular apartment as I often see her on the balcony and wave at her!
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