Public safety incidents

Accidents, fires, missing people, hazards, fatalities, and emergency warnings.

Sports•2 Related•Oct 04, 2026 • 13:30

Andorran Futsal Star Adrià Blat Recovers Stolen Car in Spain

The Andorran international futsal player with Reyco Burela FS got his vehicle back undamaged at a Ferrol impound lot just one day after the theft outside his team's lodging.

Business•2 Related•Oct 03, 2026 • 06:15

Arson Ruled Out in La Querola Fire; 18-Month Rebuild Planned

Experts have excluded arson in the Ordino urbanisation blaze that damaged luxury homes. Promoter anticipates 18-month reconstruction using intact foundations and insurance, after revealing severe safety flaws.

Motorcycle-Car Crash on Andorra's CG-1 Injures Two Drivers, Causes Delays

Two local drivers were injured in a Friday afternoon crash between a motorcycle and an insurance company car on the busy CG-1 road. Emergency services cleared the scene amid heavy traffic near Avinguda Tarragona.

Environment•4 Related•Oct 01, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra's 85-Day Wildfire Campaign Records Only Four Lightning Fires Amid Record Heat

Despite record heat and high risks, Andorra contained just four lightning-sparked wildfires during its summer prevention effort. Officials issued numerous alerts, aided international blazes, and enhanced public awareness via social media and new tech.

Andorran Driver Charged for 190 km/h Speeding in 90 km/h Zone on Spain's C-14

Catalan police stopped an Andorran-plated car exceeding the limit by 100 km/h during a routine check. The driver faces court proceedings, highlighting risks on this key route.

Other•4 Related•Sept 29, 2026 • 12:00

Police Search for Missing 47-Year-Old Eduard in Andorra

Authorities launched a widespread search after Eduard's family reported him missing. Multiple units are scouring sites across Andorra, with traffic services assisting. The operation continues as police seek public tips.

Other•4 Related•Sept 27, 2026 • 20:30

Andorra Police Search Mountains for Missing Massana Hiker

Authorities are combing mountain trails in Massana and Ordino after a middle-aged local's abrupt exit from home. He knows the terrain well, and officials expect he may return independently. Privacy is prioritized unless risks rise.

Querola Developers Vow to Rebuild After Fire Damages 40-50% of Andorra Complex

Querola's developers in Andorra confirm major fire damage but pledge swift restoration of the iconic project, coordinating with experts and authorities while expressing gratitude to emergency responders.

Andorra Police Launch Noise Crackdown on Modified Vehicles

Authorities in Andorra la Vella are ramping up vehicle checks to curb excessive noise from unauthorised exhaust modifications and other disturbances. Penalties apply to violations detected during intensified patrols.

Other•4 Related•Sept 24, 2026 • 18:30

No Criminal Activity Found in Ordino Luxury Building Blaze

Investigators in Andorra's Ordino parish conducted a detailed site examination after a Tuesday fire destroyed a luxury residential building. They pinpointed the flame origin and confirmed no signs of crime, with wooden structures worsening the blaze's intensity.

Andorra Rules Out Changes to Building or Fire Rules After Querola Fire

Conxita Marsol, the Minister of the Presidency, affirmed that existing standards are adequate despite the rapid spread via underground parking, praising firefighters' response that spared two buildings.

Andorra Minister Defends Firefighters Over Ordino Urbanisation Blaze

Andorra's Presidency Minister Conxita Marsol lauded the firefighters' effective response to a major blaze at Ordino's unoccupied Querola urbanisation. She dismissed staffing and water supply concerns, noting reinforcements from Catalonia and ongoing improvements for off-duty mobilisation.

Other•2 Related•Sept 23, 2026 • 11:15

Construction Worker Injured by Falling Crane Bars in Canillo

Emergency teams treated the man after firefighters assisted, while police diverted traffic from the site. Details on injury severity remain unavailable as probe continues.

Other•3 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 13:15

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Ordino's Querola Complex After Rapid Spread

Firefighters worked through Tuesday to fully control a fire that began at 2am Monday in Ordino's Querola complex. No injuries reported, but some locals evacuated voluntarily amid smoke and heat.

Other•2 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 12:30

Massive Fire Destroys Six Buildings in Ordino's Querola Complex

A huge blaze gutted nearly all of Ordino's new Querola residential complex overnight, leaving it in ruins. Officials praised emergency response for limiting spread, with no injuries or evacuations needed.

Other•4 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 08:15

Fire Destroys La Querola Residential Development in Ordino

A massive early-morning fire razed the entire La Querola development in Ordino parish, Andorra, prompting a large-scale response from regional fire services to contain the flames.

Andorra Police Arrest Two Men for Resisting in Tobacco Smuggling Bust

Authorities subdued the suspects after they abandoned a French car and fled on foot during a routine check. The tobacco haul fell below criminal levels but prompted charges for public authority offenses.

Other•2 Related•Sept 21, 2026 • 13:15

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Gender Violence, Couple for Mutual Assault

Hospital staff in Andorra triggered a gender violence alert, leading to a man's arrest for harming his partner. Separately, police detained a fighting tourist couple and a fugitive non-resident.

Andorra Police Arrest Six Drink-Driving Motorists, Two Over Double Legal Limit

Authorities detained the drivers in recent days, with incidents including a crash on the CG-1 highway and erratic driving behaviors. Levels exceeded the 0.8 g/l criminal threshold significantly, causing material damage but no injuries.

Other•2 Related•Sept 20, 2026 • 21:15

Helicopter Rescues Horse, Hiker in Andorra After Injury Alerts

Andorran firefighters responded to multiple emergencies Sunday, airlifting an injured horse from a mountain refuge and a hiker from a lake area, while a road crash sent a cyclist to hospital.

Woman Injured in Rear-End Crash at Zebra Crossing in Sant Julià de Lòria

Emergency services rushed a 38-year-old driver to hospital after her Andorran-registered car was rear-ended by another at a pedestrian crossing in Sant Julià de Lòria on Wednesday evening.

CS-340 Road from Montaup to Canillo Closed After Rockfall Near Ordino Pass

Authorities shut the CS-340 road as a precaution after two small rocks fell near Ordino pass. Geologists are assessing slope stability on site before allowing traffic to resume, diverting vehicles including buses.

Health•2 Related•Sept 18, 2026 • 11:15

Andorra Firefighters Helicopter-Evacuate Ill Spanish Man from Catalan Mountain Refuge

Andorra's firefighters conducted a nighttime helicopter rescue, airlifting the man from Vall de Cardós after Catalonia's teams requested aid due to night operations limits. His condition remains undisclosed.

Tourist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Canillo's CG-2 Road

A 28-year-old woman from a Spanish-plated Audi Q3 suffered injuries after the vehicle left the road amid construction on Canillo's CG-2. She is stable in hospital, with police probing the cause of the loss of control.

Health•2 Related•Sept 15, 2026 • 07:30

Firefighters Airlift Teen After 10m Fall in Andorra Mountains

Emergency teams swiftly rescued a conscious 16-year-old who plunged down a steep slope near Sant Romà de les Vilars. He was airlifted to hospital and admitted for treatment of multiple injuries sustained in the rugged terrain.