Vehicle catches fire on road south of Telde

The incident occurred near La Pardilla, prompting a response from multiple emergency services to control the situation and attend to potential casualties.

A car on fire on a highway at sunset, with emergency lights and smoke.
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A car on fire on a highway at sunset, with emergency lights and smoke.

A car caught fire this Thursday on the GC-1 highway heading south, near the access to La Pardilla, in the municipality of Telde, Gran Canaria.

The incident occurred at 12:26 PM, following an alert about a vehicle on fire on this road. The swift response of emergency services was crucial in managing the situation.
Various units were dispatched to the scene: officers from the Local Police, Civil Guard, Firefighters, personnel from the Road Service, and an ambulance. Their coordinated efforts helped secure the area and address any potential needs.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the vehicle's fire.