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One Dead in Explosion at Pirotecnia Ferrández in Redován

The blast marks the second fatal accident at an Alicante pyrotechnics firm this year.

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Overview

  • The explosion occurred around 9:30 a.m. in a transformation shed at the Redován facility, triggering a fire.
  • Firefighters from the Orihuela and Almoradí parks stabilized the blaze by about 10:17 a.m. after deploying eight vehicles.
  • Authorities reported no other injuries, and a medical helicopter dispatched to the site was ultimately not required.
  • Guardia Civil, local police and health services, including basic life support and SAMU units, attended the incident.
  • Pirotecnia Ferrández is a well-known supplier for regional festivities, including the Hogueras mascletà and Elche’s Nit de l’Albà.