Kitchen fire at Holiday World Village prompts evacuation of 350 guests in Benalmadena

A small fire at one of the Holiday World hotel complexes in Benalmadena prompted a precautionary evacuation of around 350 guests on Sunday, April 19, but was brought under control quickly following a rapid response by staff and the emergency services.

The incident happened in the Holiday World Village area of the resort. According to reports, the fire was detected on Sunday afternoon, starting in the hotel kitchens, triggering the hotel’s emergency procedures.

Hotel staff activated the evacuation plan and moved guests out of the affected area as a precaution. The Benalmadena fire brigade and Local Police attended, and the situation was contained without spreading further.

Three were treated for smoke inhalation but no further injuries reported

Emergency medical services were also called to the scene where three employees were treated by 061 medical staff for smoke inhalation. No further injuries were reported in the information available, and the evacuation was described as temporary.

Once the fire was under control, guests were able to return to the hotel shortly afterwards. While any evacuation can be unsettling, particularly in a busy resort, reports credited the swift coordination between hotel staff and responders with keeping the incident calm and controlled.

Holiday World Village is a well-known four-star family resort in Benalmadena area, set within the wider Holiday World Resort complex. The hugely popular hotel has extensive facilities, including outdoor pools, a health club with a heated indoor pool, and a free internal shuttle linking different areas of the resort and the Holiday World Beach Club, a 30,000m² water-park style area with multiple pools, slides and family zones. With tourists filling the hotel in the summer months to enjoy the fun all under one roof. 

Guests are advised to follow staff instructions during any emergency, avoid using lifts during evacuations, and keep corridors clear for firefighters and medical teams.

Thanks to the quick action taken by staff further damage was avoided.