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Elche residents rescued after a fire caused by an electric scooter

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.

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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.


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Criminal group dedicated to burglary on farms in the Vega Baja dismantled

As part of Operation “Entrada25,” the Alicante Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal organisation that was operating in the Vega Baja region and was responsible for burglaries on agricultural estates. Part of the stolen goods have been recovered and returned to their legitimate owners, but the total value of the stolen goods is estimated to exceed 40,000 euros. One individual has been apprehended, and two others are currently being investigated as a consequence of the investigation.

In late 2024, the Torrevieja Field Robbery Team initiated an investigation into the incident in response to numerous complaints. The perpetrators were observed by the investigators to be obtaining access to the facilities by forcing locks or doors, exploiting periods when no personnel were working, and stealing high-value products such as fertilisers, compost, and phytosanitary products.

The Torrevieja Field Robbery Team received assistance from the Seprona (National Police Service) in Guardamar del Segura, the Guardia Civil stations in Guardamar and Callosa de Segura, and the local police forces of Catral, Almoradí, Rafal, Cox, Granja de Rocamora, Algorfa, Benijófar, Formentera del Segura, Rojales, Benejúzar, Los Montesinos, and San Miguel de Salinas. The operation’s success was significantly influenced by the coordinated efforts of all divisions, as well as the investigation and analysis of evidence that was obtained. This led to the identification and location of the perpetrators and the discovery of some of the stolen material.

Additionally, the operation included numerous examinations of suspicious farms, warehouses, and vehicles, which were crucial in elucidating the events.

One of the suspects, a 35-year-old male, was apprehended as part of the established operations at the end of March. Subsequently, two additional males, aged 39 and 48, were identified and investigated. Five counts of burglary and an additional count of membership in a criminal organisation have been filed against each of the three individuals.

The Orihuela Court of Instruction issued an order for the detainee’s release, subject to the imposition of precautionary measures.

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The Civil Guard remains committed to the prevention of this form of crime and underscores the significance of public collaboration in the fight against agricultural theft.


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Swift Arrest of Dutch Fugitive in Benidorm

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A 28-year-old Dutch fugitive who was hiding in Benidorm was identified by his evasive conduct. A man in the Marina municipality has been apprehended by National Police officers. The man was the subject of a European Arrest Warrant for Extradition (EAW) issued by the Dutch authorities.

The crime of illegally possessing a firearm in 2024 led to this individual’s nine-month imprisonment. In mid-April, the fugitive fled to Spain after failing to comply with the sentence. The requesting country issued a European Arrest Warrant, with four months remaining.

The fugitive was apprehended by officers from the Benidorm Citizen Security Brigade after they identified him as acting evasively in their presence and verified that he had a European arrest warrant issued.

In January 2024, the detainee was apprehended by the Dutch police while carrying a short firearm without a valid licence. As a result, he was sentenced to three years in pre-sentence prison for the actions he committed.

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Torrevieja Local Police remove e-scooters

The Local Police of Torrevieja have removed 22 e-scooters that were improperly parked on the promenade adjacent to Avenue de la Purísima.
The vehicles were reported for parking in a pedestrian zone in a manner that did not adhere to the current regulations.
Parking is not permitted in pedestrian areas, walkways or footpaths. The passage should also not be obstructed by scooters, which should be parked in approved areas.


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