Fire and Rescue Service monitors scene of fire at One Bayside overnight

A fire at One Bayside has been extinguished.

The Fire and Rescue Service, assisted by the Airport Fire and Rescue Service, had been tackling the blaze since around 8 this evening.

No injuries have been reported.

The Mayor of La Línea contacted the Chief Minister to offer assistance from La Línea.   Although help has not been required, the Government says it's very grateful for the offer of support and solidarity. 

In a statement tonight the Government says fire teams prevented the fire from escalating, and two teams with high water capacity have been committed to putting it out.

This evening’s flight from London Gatwick circled for some time and landed successfully in Gibraltar at around half past nine.

It was kept in a holding pattern resources while Airport Fire and Rescue Service officers assisted with the incident. AFRS support provides additional capacity, including specialist equipment should the height of its boom be required.

Approximately 30 firefighters have tackled the blaze. A further 16 fire officers were called in to provide additional manpower and increase the volume of water being applied to the fire.

The fire remained confined to the construction site and there was no requirement to evacuate Glacis or surrounding residential areas.

The Director of Public Health was informed and, as a precaution, residents in the surrounding area were advised to remain indoors where possible, keep windows closed and switch off air- conditioning systems until the smoke has gone.

All official communications and public updates will be coordinated through the Official Government Media channels. Members of the public are asked to follow official channels for further information.

Crews will remain on site over night to ensure that any reignition is promptly dealt with.