Overview

• The blast ripped through the closed Casa Javi bar in San Pedro del Pinatar on June 19, injuring at least 16 people at the adjacent weekly market.
• Three victims suffered severe injuries and were transported to hospitals, with two remaining in critical condition in intensive care.
• A fire erupted after the explosion but was swiftly extinguished by firefighters, averting additional harm.
• Regional emergency services have opened an investigation into a suspected gas leak as the potential cause of the blast.
• Officials say the bar’s closure likely prevented more casualties, although the market’s presence contributed to the higher injury toll.