Overview
- The explosion that struck the five‑storey Hotel Olas on Monday triggered a fire and a tall smoke plume visible across Almuñécar.
- Authorities say the blast occurred as workers refilled gas for a boiler on the fifth floor, injuring the propane truck driver who suffered head wounds and was taken to Santa Ana Hospital in Motril.
- Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation during the response as crews contained the blaze and cleared the building.
- The top floor sustained major damage with a wall blown out, and debris forced closures on Avenida de Europa and Callejón del Silencio.
- More than 40 guests were evacuated from a hotel that was about 60% full, and Guardia Civil TEDAX‑NRBQ bomb and hazmat specialists are investigating the cause as guests are moved to other hotels during the Easter rush.