Ibiza airport flight delays as huge fire nearby fills the sky with smoke

A massive fire at a warehouse near Ibiza Airport has caused delays for cars travelling to and from the travel hub. 

Smoke was seen at around midday billowing out of the Citubo warehouse, located in the Can Frígoles Industrial Estate, which sits next to the runways of Ibiza Airport.

At least 13 flights from Ibiza travelling from 3pm to at least 5pm have been delayed, including a RyanAir flight to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, according to Spanish airport managing company Aena's website. 

Arrivals have also been delayed, with at least 19 planes expected to land later than usual, including a flight from London Heathrow.  

The smoke from the fire, which also spread to an adjacent building home to a car rental company, was reportedly visible for miles around, from as far as Sant Antoni on the other side of the island. 

The fire at the 1,000sqm warehouse has led to long queues of cars forming on lanes going in and out of the airport. No injuries or deaths have been reported, though an elderly man in the are had to be treated by emergency services for smoke inhalation.

Local media said that the workers in the warehouse, around 20 in total, were evacuated in less than two minutes. 

Sant Josep City Council, the local authority, said the warehouse was destroyed in the blaze, and is expected to collapse soon, according to local media. 

The warehouse, which sits behind a department store, reportedly contains a wide range of products including gardening equipment, furniture, lighting, household goods and toys. 

The cause of the fire is not currently known, though police and firefighters are on the scene still putting out the blaze, which has been contained. 

More to follow.