A 25-year-old man died after a serious burn injury caused by the explosion of an electronic device located on a table in his room in the town of Bera, Navarra. The incident was confirmed by the Civil Guard, which has been investigating the circumstances surrounding the event. Initial reports suggested the device might be mobile in origin, but the theory was later revised, and investigators proceeded with a broader examination of possible ignition sources.
Depending on investigative findings, authorities indicated that the ignition could have originated from a plugged-in electronic device. The exact device could not be identified due to the extent of damage to the scene, and a visual assessment by Navarra Civil Guard Judicial Police officers marked the possibility of an electronic device as the ignition source, while a phone on the ground showed no signs of detonation or ignition. Officials noted that the presence of a mobile device remained a consideration in the evolving assessment, though not yet confirmed as the direct cause in this case.
At approximately 2:20 p.m., agents were dispatched to a house in Bera following a report that a device had exploded while a young man was resting. The blast triggered a small fire that spread to the bed where the victim was lying, resulting in extensive burns that required urgent medical attention.
Resuscitation efforts were initiated at the scene and continued until medical teams arrived. The injured individual was subsequently transported to Cruces University Hospital in Bizkaia by medical helicopter, where he remained in very serious condition before succumbing to his injuries. Firefighters from Navarra also responded to the scene to manage the fire and mitigate smoke inside the residence.
The Navarra Civil Guard’s Organic Unit of Judicial Police continues the investigation into the fire’s origin and contributing factors. Authorities emphasize that the examination remains ongoing as they seek to determine the precise sequence of events and identify any elements that may have contributed to the ignition. Further technical analyses and corroborating statements are being pursued as part of the inquiry. [Civil Guard Navarra – official investigation notes]