Fire ripped through the Venta El Paraiso, situated above the Playa de las Arenas at Punta Chullera, reducing this popular watering hole to a smoking ruin. The fire began around 5 pm on Friday, 3rd October when neighbours reported an explosion which engulfed the restaurant in flames in just a few minutes. The fire service were quickly on the scene but were powerless to save the mostly timber and glass building.