Small Fire in Andorra Hotel Car Park Prompts Evacuation
A rubbish bin fire in an underground car park at a central Andorra la Vella hotel led to the safe evacuation of 180 guests for about an hour on.
Key Points
- Fire started in glass recycling bin in hotel underground car park near Avinguda Meritxell.
- 180 guests at 85% occupancy safely evacuated for ~1 hour; no injuries.
- Firefighters ventilated space, checked for toxins; traffic agents assisted.
- Minimal damage; internal probe to determine cause.
A small fire in a rubbish container at the underground car park of a central hotel in Andorra la Vella, near Avinguda Meritxell, prompted the precautionary evacuation of the building for about an hour on Tuesday.
The blaze, which produced far more smoke than flames, started in a glass recycling bin inside a small room in the car park, accessible from Carrer Prat Primer. Firefighters responded promptly with several vehicles, focusing on ventilating the space and checking for any toxic elements. No one was injured, and the hotel's anti-fire systems and evacuation protocols operated flawlessly.
Around 180 guests were safely evacuated as a precaution. The hotel was operating at 85% occupancy that day. Traffic agents from Andorra la Vella town hall also attended to assist with the operation and manage any disruptions.
Damage appears limited to the car park area, with full assessments still pending. An internal investigation will determine the exact cause of the fire, which caused minimal disruption beyond the initial scare for those present.
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