Costa BlancaNews

E-scooter sparks apartment block inferno in Spain: Firefighter is among the injured

The Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium (CPB) said the fire was sparked by the battery of an electric scooter that was charging inside a home on one of the lower floors.

Laurence Dollimore
An electric scooter has gutted an apartment block in Spain after sparking a serious fire. The blaze took hold on Calle Pablo Picasso, in Elche, Alicante, at around 2.30am on Thursday. READ MORE: Pictured: Two firefighters killed by Madrid car

Already registered? Log in


This article is free for you...


We're glad you're enjoying the Spanish Eye. Register a free account to read this article, comment on stories and receive newsletters straight to your inbox.

Or subscribe now for unlimited access
By submitting your email address you agree for The Spanish Eye to send you communication by email
Watch: Vito Quiles sparks chaos at Sevilla university during far-right ‘tour’ inspired by Charlie Kirk – and Malaga is next
Spain’s first ever Guardia Civil officer with Down’s syndrome is hired in Andalucia – and it’s a big success
This is when the clocks go back in Spain this weekend (meaning one more hour in bed)
‘I moved to Malaga for a better life – but the number of tourists made me want to leave’
‘Loud’ engine failure forces emergency landing of Madrid to Almeria flight
Share This Article
ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Popular News

Events

Add an Event

You Might Also Like