Fire at restaurant in Arona: two men treated for smoke inhalation at Quirón Costa Adeje hospital

A fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant in the Metropolis shopping centre in Arona on Monday evening. Two men suffered moderate smoke inhalation and were taken to Quirón Costa Adeje hospital.

The fire started at approximately 20:14 on Francisco Andrade Fumero street. The Consorcio de Bomberos de Tenerife quickly controlled the blaze and ventilated the premises. SUC, the Local Police and the National Police also intervened at the scene.

The two men, aged 26 and 24, suffered moderate smoke inhalation. Both victims were transported by ambulance to Quirón Costa Adeje hospital for further diagnosis and treatment.

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed. No other casualties were reported. Official information does not indicate that the fire spread beyond the restaurant.