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Fires destroy 42 migrant tents and eight vehicles in Ceuta

Several fires in Ceuta destroyed 42 tents and eight vehicles. Authorities are investigating the causes of the blaze, which left families homeless.

12 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the early hours of the morning, a camp set up for migrants in the autonomous region of Ceuta was devastated by several fires, resulting in the destruction of 42 tents and eight vehicles. The alert for the fires was issued at 11:00 PM local time, and firefighters took approximately two hours to control the flames.

According to reports, the fires affected not only the camp but also other areas of the territory, including the destruction of garbage containers. However, authorities confirmed that there were no injuries during the incident.

The families residing in the tents were evacuated from the site as a safety measure due to the intensity of the fire. Despite the severity of the situation, no damage to public buildings in the vicinity was reported.

The origin of the fire is still being investigated by the relevant authorities. After managing to extinguish the flames, firefighters began supporting the affected individuals, although they have not identified any potential causes for the fire.

Several sources reported on the occurrence, highlighting that while firefighting operations were underway, authorities began gathering information about the situation of the families impacted by the blaze.

This event raises concerns about the safety in shelters for migrants and whether adequate measures are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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