Several people have been injured, three of whom have required transfer to the hospital, after the explosion of pyrotechnic material on the balcony of Noáin Town Hall at the start of its patron saint festivities. Three men aged 53, 54, and 41 are being treated for burns at the Navarra University Hospital and are currently being assessed, according to information provided by the Health Department of the Navarrese Government. According to the Elorz Valley Town Hall, to which Noáin belongs, two of the seriously injured have a reserved prognosis.
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Meanwhile, 47 patients have been treated at the Noáin health center, all with minor injuries, mainly earaches, burns, and minor lesions. None of them required transfer to the hospital.
The incident occurred at 12:02 p.m., immediately after the rocket that opened the festivities was launched. Firefighters from Cordovilla, advanced life support and basic life support ambulances, a medical team, agents from the Local Police, Foral Police, and Civil Guard, who have taken charge of the proceedings, attended the scene, according to 112-SOS Navarra.
The explosion generated “great distress and moments of confusion” both on the balcony and in the square
The Councilor for Citizen Security, Luis Maya, told EFE that the first chupinazo rocket was launched, and then, with the launch of the second, the multi-service employee was holding all the rockets in his hand. “Among so many people, I don’t know if it was a lapse or a push, all the rockets ignited at once with the fuse and exploded on the Town Hall balcony, with the balcony completely full,” he explained.
Among those transferred to the hospital is the multi-service employee, according to the councilor, who indicated that a “speedy recovery” of the injured transferred to the hospital is expected, as conveyed by medical services. He added that the plenary hall has been set up as a field hospital to treat the injured.
Three people have required transfer to the hospital for burns
“We had Civil Protection personnel, Municipal Police, Civil Guard, firefighters, people from the health center, which is adjacent to the Town Hall,” he detailed, emphasizing that the response “was quick.” “We are almost grateful that nothing worse happened than what could have happened,” he added.
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The explosion, according to eyewitnesses who spoke to EFE, generated “great distress and moments of confusion” both on the balcony and in the square, as “there was nothing but smoke and noise.” On the balcony, alongside members of the corporation, were members of the pensioners’ association and children.
The President of the Government of Navarra, María Chivite, offered her support and collaboration to the mayor of Noáin this Wednesday after the explosion of several rockets. The president wished the injured a “speedy recovery.” “I have contacted the mayor to learn firsthand about the events and to show our support and the collaboration of the Government of Navarra in everything that is necessary,” Chivite said in a message on the social network X.
Noáin festivities continue “normally”
The Elorz Valley Town Hall has issued a statement conveying a message of tranquility to all citizens, and especially to those affected and their families, while thanking the collaboration and understanding of all residents and visitors. Likewise, it has expressed its gratitude and recognition to all volunteers who, from the very first moment, have offered their help and collaboration.
Furthermore, the town hall has reported that after attending to the emergency and ensuring safety, “the Noáin festivities continue with their planned program and with complete normality.”
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