Civil Protection

Strong Winds Hit Orihuela: Town on High Alert

Orihuela braced itself on Friday and Saturday as fierce winds swept through the municipality, triggering an orange alert from 112. The Town Hall activated...

Orihuela Strengthens Flood Preparedness with CECOPAL Drill on Sixth Anniversary of 2019 DANA

Orihuela, September 12, 2025 – The City of Orihuela conducted a flood emergency drill on Friday under the framework of the Municipal Operational Coordination...

Wildfire Tragedy: Two Firefighters Killed as Flames Tear Through Spain and Portugal

Europe is reeling as wildfires scorch the Iberian Peninsula, claiming lives and destroying tens of thousands of hectares of land amid a punishing heatwave....

Civil Guard Arrests Suspected Arsonist in Bullas responsible for Two Forest Fires

The suspect is being held responsible for the alleged crimes of forest arson and property damage He allegedly started two separate fires in under an...

Torrential Storm Wreaks Havoc across Orihuela Costa

Beaches closed with red flags, cars abandoned and residents bailing out flooded garages Orihuela Costa, Spain — July 25, 2025A fierce summer storm brought torrential...

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