Emergencies

A crash on Sunday at the intersection of Alcalá and Miguel Yuste streets in Madrid's San Blas-Canillejas district left eight people injured after involving a car, an Uber VTC vehicle and a National Police patrol.

May 05, 2026 Reported by AI

A major fire this afternoon in Morata de Tajuña, Madrid, caused the collapse of three single-family homes on Calle de la Vía. No injuries or trapped people were reported, as residents were evacuated in time. Firefighters continue working to extinguish the blaze and clear debris.

The Directorate General of Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government issued an ES-Alert message Tuesday night in Tenerife, warning of intense rains from storm 'Therese' and urging limited travel. Spain's Aemet has activated a red-level alert for very heavy rains in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife metropolitan area.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Storm Therese caused precautionary evacuations in Gran Canaria, home flooding in Tenerife, and flight cancellations at Canary Islands airports on Saturday. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged caution and avoiding unnecessary travel. Authorities activated alerts for flooding and rockfalls across several islands.

The Superintendency of Public Utilities, Superservicios, has asked over 2,400 providers of water, sewer, and waste services to immediately activate their emergency and contingency plans. This action addresses the rise in rainfall in areas like the Caribbean, Andean, and Orinoquía regions, as reported by Ideam. The goal is to ensure the continuity and quality of these essential services amid potential disruptions.

February 02, 2026 Reported by AI

The Pericongo sector on the road between Timaná and Altamira remains closed to vehicular traffic. The blockage is at kilometer 32+500 due to a rockfall. This situation continues as of now, according to local reports.