On Saturday night, August 3, around 21:10, the city’s Local Police GOAC unit received a call about a fire on Juan Negrín Street. The command center alerted responders to a blaze that demanded immediate attention, and officers from the Ciudadana Care Group—dedicated to rapid public safety interventions—made their way to the scene with speed and precision. The initial reports described a residential area under threat, and the urgency of the situation prompted a coordinated response from multiple emergency services nearby.
When officers arrived at the location, they conducted a thorough on-site inquiry to determine the origin and intent behind the fire. Investigators established that a 54-year-old man, who lived in the residence, had deliberately set the blaze. The suspect carried out the act while his mother was inside the home, which heightened the gravity of the incident and led to his immediate detention by the responding officers. The investigation underscores the serious breach of public safety and the swift actions taken to prevent further harm to others in the dwelling and surrounding area.
The emergency scene required a prolonged closure of the street from 21:10 to midnight, to ensure a safe and effective response. Fire crews from the Lanzarote Safety and Emergency Consortium arrived to manage the fire suppression, alongside an ambulance from the Canary Health Service. The shutdown allowed firefighters and medical personnel to work without interference, stabilize the situation, and protect bystanders as additional resources were mobilized and positioned for potential escalation of risk in a dense residential zone.
As a critical part of the operation, firefighters deployed their aerial ladder to reach and assist the evacuee from the building. The operator used the autoescalera to lower the detainee from a higher level, ensuring a controlled and safe exit from the premises. This strategic move reflected the professional coordination between police and fire crews, designed to minimize danger to the individual and to surrounding residents while the origin and extent of the fire were assessed.
Following the successful evacuation, authorities proceeded with the arrest and the individual was placed in custody for judicial processing. The case was documented thoroughly by the responding units and forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for review. The coordinated response demonstrated the municipality’s capacity to mobilize diverse emergency services efficiently, ensuring public safety and rapid accountability for actions that put residents at risk.