A major fire that burned for four days at Malaga’s two-star Ibis hotel has left the building facing possible structural failure, with authorities now assessing whether the property remains safe.

The incident has transformed what had been a planned expansion project into a major safety and infrastructure concern for one of the city’s budget accommodation properties.

Fire Burns For Four Days Before Being Controlled

Emergency services spent four days battling the fire before finally bringing the situation under control.

Attention has now shifted from firefighting operations toward evaluating the structural integrity of the damaged building.

Authorities are assessing whether sections of the property face collapse risks following prolonged exposure to fire damage.

Expansion Plans Put Into Question

Before the fire, the hotel had reportedly been waiting for approval to add three additional floors to the existing structure.

The incident now creates uncertainty around whether those expansion plans can proceed.

Officials have not yet indicated whether redevelopment proposals will be delayed, modified or abandoned entirely.

Limited Information Released About Damage

Authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding the cause of the fire, possible injuries or the full scale of damage inside the building.

It also remains unclear how many rooms were affected or whether neighbouring infrastructure suffered secondary damage.

Further inspections are expected to determine whether nearby roads, businesses or pedestrian areas face restrictions.

Potential Impact On Visitors And Local Businesses

If inspectors conclude that the structure is unsafe, authorities could order partial or complete closure of the property.

Such a decision could create disruption for travellers while temporarily reducing lower-cost accommodation capacity in Malaga.

Businesses operating nearby may also be affected depending on the size of any future safety perimeter established around the building.

Structural Assessment Now Critical

The immediate priority for authorities is determining whether the building can be stabilised or whether more significant intervention is required.

Until inspectors complete their evaluation, uncertainty remains around the future of both the hotel itself and the planned redevelopment project that had previously been under consideration.