A fire started this morning at a scrapyard in the Port of Pasaia, primarily involving burning cars and batteries. Due to the potential impact of the smoke on the population, emergency services have issued an ES-Alert advising residents to shelter in place and close doors and windows.
The message sent to the public states:
- Industrial fire in the port. SHELTER IN PLACE. Remain indoors, close doors and windows, and switch off ventilation systems. Follow instructions from official sources.
- Industrial fire in the port. SHELTER IN PLACE. Remain indoors, close doors and windows, and switch off ventilation systems. Follow instructions from official sources.
This alert is particularly directed at the residents of Lezo, who are currently the most affected by the smoke.
Emergency services are currently working to extinguish the fire.




