The Valencia Provincial Firefighters’ Consortium has carried out 1,110 wind-related interventions in less than two months, almost three times its usual annual average of around 400 services. The surge follows a succession of powerful storms affecting the province since January. According to the State Meteorological Agency, eight high-impact storms hit the region between 20 January and 17 February. During a 26-day period, emergency number 112 received around 2,500 wind-related alerts, with firefighters required to intervene in 1,110 cases. Crews have […]

Orihuela Town Hall has begun a comprehensive refurbishment of Barranco Rubio street in Orihuela Costa, aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing the appearance of the seafront environment. The mayor, Pepe Vegara, visited the site with councillors for Infrastructure and the Coast to review progress. The project includes the installation of 360 linear metres of kerbing and more than 600 square metres of paving, along with new street furniture such as bollards, benches and litter bins. A new access ramp to […]

Firefighters have contained a blaze that broke out outside an industrial unit in Bigastro on Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened at kilometre 7.5 of the CV-95, near the town cemetery. Emergency services received the alert at 15:26. According to the Provincial Fire Consortium, the fire started when a controlled burn of garden waste got out of control and spread to accumulated rubbish, including plastics and tyres. Crews from the Orihuela fire station attended the scene, deploying a command unit, a […]

A Maritime Rescue vessel has rescued fifteen male migrants from a small boat around 5km off the coast of Arenales del Sol, in the municipality of Elche. According to sources from the service, the operation began late last night after a call was made from the boat at around 11pm. Valencia’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre mobilised the Salvamar Leo to respond. The rescue vessel brought the occupants to the port of Alicante at approximately 1.15am, where they were attended by […]

The Regional Government of Murcia has expanded its network of environmental storm tanks to help protect the Mar Menor from flooding and pollution. President Fernando López Miras inaugurated a new storm tank in Playa Honda on Monday, describing it as a key step in preventing rainwater run-off and sediment from reaching the lagoon. The Playa Honda tank, built at a cost of 5.6 million euros, can hold 8,200 cubic metres of water – the equivalent of three Olympic-sized swimming pools. […]

The Guardia Civil has returned a gold chain to a Torrevieja resident after it was stolen in a daylight robbery in the Alicante province. The theft took place near Curva del Palangre, where a woman allegedly used the so-called ‘hug’ method to remove the chain while the man was walking. A witness recorded the incident on a mobile phone, providing footage that proved crucial to the police investigation. Officers quickly gathered information about the vehicle used to flee the scene […]

Residents in Orihuela Costa have renewed complaints about an illegal dumping site on municipal land in Cabo Touriñán Street, close to several housing developments and the AP-7 motorway. The plot has reportedly been used for years as a container storage and waste collection point, creating what neighbours describe as an alarming and unhealthy environment. The residents’ group Unidos por la Costa has warned that recent strong winds have left some containers at risk of falling onto the AP-7, as protective […]

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at an abandoned two-storey house in Pilar de la Horadada, in Alicante province. The property was left completely affected by fire and smoke. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday on Maestro Marqués Street. Emergency services received the alert at 01.01am and crews remained at the scene until around 07.21am, according to the Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium. As well as tackling the flames, crews worked to prevent the fire spreading to neighbouring buildings. […]

Almoradí’s Local Police have launched a specific speed control campaign aimed at reducing traffic accidents linked to excessive speed and improving both real and perceived safety among residents. The initiative is built around three main areas of action. Officers will begin with a full review of speed limit signage across the municipality, ensuring signs are clear, visible and appropriate for each road. Preventive speed checks using mobile radar units will also be introduced at strategic locations, particularly at main entry […]