The provinces of Cádiz, Granada and Almeria are on alert today, Friday, for strong winds and heavy seas, particularly in the Straits of Gibraltar.
Man electrocuted while cutting copper wire on electricity pylon
A man aged around 30 years died on Thursday afternoon after being electrocuted while trying to cut copper wire from an electricity pylon in calle Mula in the Cabeza Martinón district of Palomares, Cuevas del Almanzora (Almería).
Spring snow alerts
It may be the first day of spring but thirty provinces are on alert for snow on Wednesday, including Jaén, Granada and Almeria where the alert level is ‘yellow’.
Fishermen rescued after boat catches fire
Four fishermen were rescued early this morning after their boat caught fire about seven miles off the fishing port of Adra, Almeria. All the crew were rescued in good health.
Man trapped overnight after wall collapses
A 65 year old man was rescued early on Tuesday after spending the night buried under the remains of a five-meter wall after it collapsed on him while he was in the courtyard of his house in Albox, Almería.
Missing elderly man found safe and sound
A 78 year old man who went missing on Tuesday night after leaving his home in Dalías, Almería, has been found safe and well, although a little confused by the ordeal.
Police detain alleged attacker of three elderly women
Guardia Civil officers from Murcia have arrested a man in El Ejido, Almeria, as the alleged perpetrator of an attack on three elderly women, one of whom died, in the town of El Rincón de los Cobos, Santomera, on February 27th.
Murder in Abla, Almeria
A 56 year old woman has been arrested in Abla, Almeria, on suspicion of killing her 82 year old mother at her home in calle Colecturia. The body, which showed signs of violence, was discovered at around 15:00 on Sunday.
Two small tremors in Granada and Almeria
Two small earthquakes this morning were felt by a number of people in Almeria and Granada provinces but there are no reports of damage or injuries.
12 arrested in operation against illegal arms trade
Officers from the Central Information Unit of the Guardia Civil in Madrid have arrested 12 people in Almeria in connection with the illegal arms trade, part of Operation ‘Troya’ being carried out in a number of provinces in Spain.