According to authorities, the blast happened in an underground garage located on Boulevard Jaime I in Alicante, and the identity of the deceased has not yet been released. People close to the incident indicated that the explosion might have stemmed from gas buildup linked to pentanol in the storage area, suggesting an accidental release rather than an intentional act.
The blast resulted in a fatality and left another person with serious injuries. The injured individual was a 60-year-old Lithuanian man who sustained extensive burns. Investigators from the Provincial Scientific Police Brigade conducted a thorough technical examination and found precursor materials at the residence, raising questions about possible illegal drug operations tied to the scene.
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Inside the garage, at least one 200-liter barrel reportedly contained pentanol, information corroborated by sources consulted for this report. Pentanol can be used in certain agricultural or horticultural applications, but in this context, it is noted as a chemical that could be misused as part of drug manufacturing processes. Police also recovered marijuana during the investigation, and while there was no visible cultivation area, authorities suspect the substances may have been manipulated to intensify the drug’s effects or facilitate related activities.
In addition to the deceased, other individuals suffered injuries. One person had burns covering a substantial portion of their body, estimated at around 90 percent, and was detained on drugs trafficking charges. This person was transported to the Burns Unit at La Fe Hospital in Valencia and remained under police custody during treatment and recovery attempts.
The Alicante Provincial Police Station’s Judicial Police Brigade has taken charge of the inquiry to establish a clear sequence of events and determine responsibility for the incident. The blast caused a fire and significant property damage within the underground parking facility, shattering several garage doors and breaking multiple windows in the vicinity, underscoring the scale of the blast and its impact on nearby structures.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, with technicians collecting samples, reviewing security footage, and interviewing witnesses to construct a complete picture of what occurred and whether any illegal activity contributed to the explosion. The case continues to be coordinated by local law enforcement in collaboration with national forensic teams, who are working to verify the origins of the gases, the handling of any hazardous materials, and the potential link to narcotics production or distribution as part of a broader criminal network. (Source: Alicante Provincial Police)