A violent fire in a residence was caused by an electric scooter battery at Calle Pablo Picasso in Elche, which sparked a scare. According to consortium sources, the blaze engulfed the five-story structure, necessitating the evacuation of ten inhabitants and affecting six properties.

A 56-year-old neighbour suffered from carbon inhalation, while a 26-year-old firefighter was injured by the flames. The residence from which the fire originated was entirely consumed by flames, which rapidly advanced to the upper floors, necessitating the evacuation of the third to fifth floors by firefighters.

The incident transpired shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. April 10th. The Emergency Information and Coordination Centre subsequently issued a fire notice for a block of flats located at Calle Pablo Picasso 38 in Elche. A command post unit, two heavy urban fire engines, and a fire ladder vehicle were employed to extinguish the fire at the scene. Additionally, eight firefighters from the Elche and Crevillente fire stations were dispatched.

The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium (CPB) elucidates that the fire originated in the battery of an electric scooter, resulting in “a significant amount of smoke” and “complete damage” to the residence. Residents were evacuated from the first two floors due to the fire’s severity, while up to 10 individuals were rescued from the third, fourth, and fifth floors.

After more than two hours of labour, firefighters were able to suppress the flames at 4:12 a.m. Smoke poisoning caused by the fire necessitated medical attention for four residents during the incident. Furthermore, one of the firefighters necessitated treatment for a dislocated shoulder.

Two Basic Life Support ambulances, a SAMU (Medical Emergency Unit), and a TNA (Teaching and Rescue) were dispatched to the location. Three of the five injured were transported to Elche General Hospital, while the remaining individual was transported to Vinalapó Hospital.

A 31-year-old man in Benidorm has been arrested by National Police officers on suspicion of theft. He stole a mobile phone from a foreign tourist who was holidaying in the city.

The victim reported that a man accosted him in a friendly manner while he was walking along a street near his hotel. The suspect attempted to steal his mobile phone from his pants pocket during the encounter. The thief was able to seize the phone and flee on foot, despite the victim’s attempts to resist. The victim attempted to pursue the perpetrator but was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing him.

The perpetrator was identified and apprehended a few days later as a result of the National Police’s investigative efforts. The police conducted an investigation and brought the putative thief before the Benidorm courts.

People are reminded by the National Police of the significance of reporting any incident through official channels, such as the website www.policia.es or by visiting the nearest police station.

Suggestions for preventing this form of criminal activity include:

• It is imperative to maintain a vigilant watch over personal possessions, particularly in densely populated areas.
  
• It is advisable to refrain from storing cell phones or wallets in back pockets or other readily accessible areas.
  
• Be cautious of individuals who approach you with ambiguous excuses or exaggerated gestures.
  
• If you are the victim of a robbery, refrain from confronting the perpetrator directly and immediately contact the authorities.
  
• In the event of loss, record the IMEI number of the phone to facilitate its recovery.
  
  The National Police is committed to guaranteeing the welfare of both citizens and tourists in the region.

Last weekend, a shopkeeper at a 24-hour establishment in Alicante was injured after using a stick to confront a man who robbed him with a fake pistol and was compelled to flee empty handed. The suspect, a 50-year-old male who was apprehended by the National Police, was provisionally released yesterday, Thursday April 10th, after appearing before the Alicante duty court.

The incident took place in the central area of Alicante during the early hours of last Sunday, according to sources. The attempted burglary, which involved violence and intimidation, is purportedly the work of a Spaniard who was apprehended less than 48 hours after the incident.

The burglar entered a convenience store at approximately 5 a.m. with a pistol that was identical to the real thing, but it was a blank-firing pistol. He approached the sole employee and directed the weapon at his torso from across the counter after opening the door.

After warning him to “put the money in a bag,” the assailant struck the counter multiple times with the butt of his pistol, causing a credit card terminal to break. However, the clerk, a 20-year-old Pakistani, confronted him a few seconds later and rushed out to confront him with a stick in his hand.

The thief’s getaway

The burglar fled in a hurry as a result of this reaction, an occurrence that was captured by a camera in the establishment. Nevertheless, the assailant struck the victim on the left cheekbone with the pistol after exiting the building, necessitating numerous sutures. The robber then struck the victim with the stick multiple times, striking him in the side, before causing him to flee.

The attacker’s face was exposed, and he lost a pair of headphones that were affixed to his neck during the altercation, which was observed by numerous witnesses.

The investigation was overseen by the Violent Crime Group of the National Police of Alicante, which was able to apprehend the suspect within 48 hours. The suspect, who had a criminal record, was apprehended as he was about to leave his residence in the same city of Alicante. Additionally, a 54-year-old Spanish man was initially apprehended as a necessary cooperator for allegedly providing the perpetrator with the weapon.

The clothing that was worn during the attempted robbery was discovered during a search of the assailant’s residence. Yesterday. Thursday April 10th, the man was brought before a court for robbery with violence, bodily harm, and damage. He confessed to his offences and was subsequently granted bail.