Overview

• At least a dozen people were injured when a gas explosion tore through Casa Javi during the Lo Pagán weekly market on June 19.
• Emergency responders received more than 25 calls and firefighters confirmed the bar’s structure remained intact after extinguishing the fire.
• Three individuals with critical burn injuries are in stable condition at Virgen de la Arrixaca and Los Arcos del Mar Menor hospitals.
• The bar previously endured a fire last year and faced multiple noise complaints that prompted municipal action.
• Local authorities are probing possible illegal operations at the venue, including allegations of clandestine prostitution.