A fire in the solar panels forces the evacuation of all students at IES Manacor and the suspension of classes.
The fire originated from a strictly technical cause and did not affect other areas or pose a structural risk to the building.
ManacorAround noon today, Tuesday, the IES Manacor high school experienced a scare that, thankfully, didn't escalate. A fire in an electrical panel connected to the rooftop solar panel installation forced the evacuation of the school and the mobilization of emergency services. Students who were in the cafeteria at the time alerted authorities to the black smoke billowing from the roof. At least, nothing had been noticed from the classrooms or the courtyard, neither by smell nor temperature. The fire was strictly technical in origin and did not affect other areas or pose any structural risk to the building. The incident was quickly and effectively contained by the Mallorca Fire Department, who disconnected the photovoltaic system to ensure the school's safety. All students were evacuated to the courtyard, unable to retrieve their belongings, and classes were suspended. The evacuation was carried out according to the self-protection protocol and the fire safety protocol, which was last tested just a month ago. Students, teachers, and non-teaching staff followed the instructions responsibly and cooperatively. No injuries were reported, and the entire school community is safe. The school administration has sent a message of gratitude to the students, teachers, and non-teaching staff for their calm and cooperation, as well as to the emergency services for their swift and professional response.
