Gran Canaria gay hangout the Yumbo Centre hit by serious fire
Fire has damaged several venues at the Yumbo Centre, home to several LGBT clubs, bars andĀ shops in the resort of Playa del Ingles on Gran Canaria, with reports suggesting the blaze could haveĀ been started deliberately.
The fire occurred during the busy weekend of Maspalomas Pride, although businesses at the YumboĀ Centre were closed at the time of the incident.
Community site Laprovincia reports at least four terraces of the second floor complex were engulfedĀ in flames on Monday morning.
According to local sources, the fire broke out at around 08.20am. The blaze was put out by firefightersĀ with no loss of life or injuries reported.
It is believed police are treating the incident as potential arson; a suspect was detained by officers onĀ Monday.
Playa del Ingles is a popular LGBT European holiday destination, last yearās Maspalomas Pride wasĀ attended by over 100,000 people.
