Fire Destroys Warehouse at Andorra Recycling Plant, No Injuries Reported
Blaze at Santa Coloma facility on 6 April produced thick smoke visible across central Andorra; firefighters contained it within hours despite flammable materials.
Key Points
- Fire destroyed 1,200 sqm warehouse at Santa Coloma recycling plant on 6 April 2026.
- Thick smoke visible across central Andorra; no injuries as no workers present.
- Firefighters from three units contained blaze by 11am despite flammable materials.
- Cause under investigation; police managed traffic and cordoned area.
Firefighters have extinguished a fire that destroyed a warehouse at a paper and cardboard recycling plant in Santa Coloma, causing significant material damage but no injuries.
The blaze broke out shortly before 9:45am on 6 April 2026 at the facility on Avinguda Santa Coloma. Thick smoke from the 1,200-square-metre warehouse was visible across much of central Andorra, drawing widespread attention near the river park and FAF football fields. No workers were present when the fire started, firefighters confirmed.
Crews from the Santa Coloma station responded quickly to initial alerts around 9:45am. On arrival, they found the situation had escalated rapidly, prompting two additional units from the central station—a total of three fire trucks. Police supported the effort by cordoning off the area and managing traffic.
The fire involved highly flammable materials inside the compaction plant, including cardboard, diesel, and acetylene, which posed risks to responders. Despite these challenges, crews contained the blaze by around 11am, preventing greater damage. The warehouse sustained extensive harm, including machinery like mechanical presses, though the structure remained stable.
The cause remains under investigation, with no further details released.
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