# Vehicle fires in Ceuta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vehicle-fires-in-ceuta
> Updated: 2026-10-23T08:06:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early October, a serious fire occurred in a central Ceuta garage near the Ainara building. The blaze destroyed one vehicle, damaged several others, and caused significant destruction to the facility’s electrical and water installations. National Police initiated an investigation to determine if the fire was intentional.

Later in the month, a separate fire on Antonia Gallego Céspedes Street in the Molino area of Ceuta damaged five parked vehicles. Two cars were completely destroyed, while three others sustained damage from thermal radiation or broken windows. Firefighters utilized water and specialized foam to manage the blaze and fuel spills.

## Claims

- A fire occurred on Antonia Gallego Céspedes Street in the Molino area of Ceuta. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Three other vehicles sustained damage from the fire. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Extinguishing foam was required due to fuel spills from the vehicles. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The fire intervention lasted approximately one hour. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Two vehicles, a Renault Clio and a Mercedes-Benz, were completely destroyed by the fire. (single source)
- Firefighters used approximately 3,500 liters of water during the intervention. (single source)
- Residents broke the windows of nearby cars to attempt to move them away from the fire. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Ceuta vehicle fire destroys two cars and damages three others

A fire in the Molino area of Ceuta destroyed two parked cars and damaged three others, requiring firefighters to use water and foam to manage fuel spills.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ceuta-vehicle-fire-destroys-two-cars-and-damages-three-others

### 2026-10-02: Ceuta garage fire damages vehicles and infrastructure

A major garage fire in central Ceuta destroyed vehicles and damaged infrastructure. National Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ceuta-garage-fire-damages-vehicles-and-infrastructure

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