Firefighters tackle Coviran blaze as building shows potential signs of collapse

The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service [GFRS] tackled a major fire at Coviran in Devils Tower Road, with the building showing potential signs of collapse on Sunday night.

The GFRS declared a major incident after the fire broke out on Sunday evening.

"Crews currently dealing with significant fire at the old Coviran building on Devil's Tower," the GFRS posted on social site 'X', formerly known as Twitter.

"Recall of extra 12 personnel instigated. No injuries reported. Please avoid the area. Residents are advised to close all windows downwind of the incident."

The GFRS said defensive fire fighting operations were in progress due to potential signs of collapse.

"Fire surrounded, water being applied from all sides with ground monitors," the GFRS posted.

"Airport Fire & Rescue Service deploying their resources in support."

RGP were on-scene assisting with traffic and cordon control. Devil's Tower Road was closed and the runway was opened to relieve traffic, which according to the RGP had built up.

The RGP advised the public to avoid the area.

On Sunday night, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo visited the site of the fire at Devil's Tower Road.

Mr Picardo said he reassured the residents of North View Terraces that they will have the support of the Government if they need to move to the Retreat Centre.

"I want to thank the GFRS (and the AFRS supporting them) for their work tonight to extinguish the fire and the RGP also for their support in the process of doing so," Mr Picardo posted on X.

"The key issue, as ever, is the safety of our citizens and residents and our fire and law enforcement officers."

UPDATE: The GFRS has confirmed the fire was suppressed and under control at 10.28pm on Sunday night.