In Zaratán (province of Valladolid) an industrial building used as a tyre warehouse caught fire on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The emergency call centre 1-1-2 Castilla y León reported numerous calls during the afternoon. The site is on the national road N-601 at the junction with Kilometre 194, near the junction with the Autovía A-62.
According to the control centre, several fire crews were alerted, including teams from the Diputación de Valladolid, as well as personnel from the Guardia Civil. Their focus was on preventing the flames from spreading and containing the fire. So far, the authorities have no confirmed reports of injuries.
Witnesses reported thick smoke that was visible from a considerable distance at times. The incident was described as challenging because stored tyres create a high fire load and can produce intense heat and persistent smoke. It initially remained unclear whether neighbouring businesses in the industrial estate had been affected. No specific information on possible damage to nearby buildings was available by the evening.
Emergency crews used water and foam to bring the fire under control and prevent it spreading to adjoining areas. The authorities initially made no statement on whether nearby stretches of the N-601 or A-62 had been closed. It also remained unclear whether precautionary advice had been issued to local residents. In similar incidents in Castilla y León the authorities generally advise people to keep windows and doors closed and stay away from the smoke plume.
The cause of the fire is under police investigation. This is usually handled by fire investigators from the Guardia Civil together with technical experts. The relevant authorities will also assess any effects on air quality if necessary. For further details, 1-1-2 Castilla y León referred to ongoing inspections at the scene and updates to be issued by the incident command.
The information is based on statements from 1-1-2 Castilla y León and matching reports by regional media documenting the firefighting operation in Zaratán. No further details were initially available on the extent of the damage or how long the firefighting would take.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).