Public safety incidents

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

Business•2 Related•Aug 19, 2026 • 12:00

Catalonia Court Upholds €44K Fine for Andorra Cigar Smuggler

Catalonia's top court rejected a smuggler's challenge to a massive penalty for sneaking nearly 600 cigars plus booze across the Andorra border, confirming the haul's commercial scale and rule awareness.

Other•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 18:30

Two Apartments Burglarized in Escaldes-Engordany Building Near Caldea

Authorities responded to forced entries in two vacant apartments, finding them ransacked. The initial probe focuses on evidence collection amid unclear losses.

Other•3 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Encamp Crash with 1.72 Alcohol Level

A 36-year-old suspect faces charges after a high-speed, drunken crash killed a woman and injured four others. He was detained midday Sunday by judicial order following his medical release.

Other•4 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 11:15

Andorran Police Arrest Six at Runer River for Drugs, Including Cocaine

Authorities detained four individuals over the past week at the southern Runer River crossing for possessing cocaine, MDMA, and LSD, plus two more cocaine cases over the weekend amid border checks.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 16, 2026 • 11:15

Pas de la Casa Demands Probe into Encamp Flood Causes

Locals in Pas de la Casa demand Encamp council investigate if road renovations or ski slope work worsened Saturday's flash floods, rejecting claims of slope debris alone. Firefighters cleared blockages amid heavy rain.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 15, 2026 • 19:15

Storm Floods Pas de la Casa Streets, Encamp Council Launches Cleanup

A powerful storm brought heavy rain to Pas de la Casa on Saturday, flooding streets and businesses. Encamp parish council deployed heavy machinery for afternoon cleanup, while firefighters tackled emergencies. Officials attribute the event to intense downpours from a weather front.

Other•2 Related•Aug 15, 2026 • 18:15

Six Andorrans Safe in Indonesia After Deadly 7.7 Quake on Flores

Andorran authorities confirmed the safety of six citizens on Flores island following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 47 people and prompted mass evacuations. Their registration enabled quick checks amid chaos from landslides and aftershocks.

Trees Fall on C-14 Road in Bassella, Causing Traffic Delays

Fallen trees obstructed the C-14 road in Bassella, leading to delays and one-way alternating traffic between kilometres 134 and 136 until crews cleared the blockage.

Other•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drink-driver and partner arrested in Pas de la Casa after assaulting police

A routine breathalyser check before 3am escalated when a driver tested over double the limit and both he and his partner resisted, insulted, and damaged a patrol vehicle in Andorra.

Other•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drunk Man Caught with Loaded Revolver and Knife in Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella police detained a heavily intoxicated man en route to his hotel, discovering prohibited weapons. He was charged, held overnight, then released with an expulsion order amid suspicions of organized crime links.

Health•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 15:30

Firefighters Airlift Injured Female Hiker from Tristaina Lakes near Arcalís

A woman twisted her ankle on a hike near Arcalís, prompting Bombers to send a helicopter for her extraction from the inaccessible Tristaina lakes area. She was flown straight to a hospital for treatment.

Environment•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 15:00

Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Above Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria Nearing Extinguishment

Firefighters have contained a lightning-induced wildfire near Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria using ground teams and aerial water drops. The fire is set to be declared out later today amid ongoing vigilance.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 13:00

Andorran Red Cross Launches Fundraiser for Colombia's Deadly 7.4 Quake Victims

A powerful quake devastated western Colombia, killing over 260 and injuring thousands. The Andorran Red Cross is mobilizing donations through local banks and Bizum to deliver urgent aid to survivors facing collapsed homes and disrupted services.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 10:45

Spanish Man, 62, Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Andorra's Envalira Pass

A 62-year-old Spanish resident of Andorra succumbed to severe injuries from a solo motorcycle accident on the Envalira pass, likely triggered by a medical event. He was airlifted to hospitals in Andorra and Barcelona before passing.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 23:30

Escaldes-Engordany Residents Slam Council Over Flooding from Neglected Drains

Outraged locals in Escaldes-Engordany fault council inaction on drainage amid unchecked slope development, which funnels storm water into torrents damaging homes. Firefighters cleared debris during Saturday deluge, as more rain looms.

Other•3 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 11:30

Andorran Firefighters Rescue Two Groups in Nighttime Pyrenees Storm Ops

Firefighters conducted dual nighttime rescues amid Pyrenees storms, saving a hiker near Comapedrosa and evacuating two climbers from Spain's Aigüestortes park with Catalan help. One group needed hospital care for hypothermia.

Other•4 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 20:45

Andorra Confirms Two Residents Safe in Colombia After Deadly 7.4 Quake

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated western Colombia, claiming at least 82 lives and toppling structures. Andorra's ministry verified the safety of its two registered residents there, with no others affected.

Health•3 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 18:00

Spain Recalls Six Eclipse Glasses Brands Over Eye Injury Risks

Authorities pulled the products from sale nationwide after finding they don't meet safety certifications. Filters are overly dark, potentially causing users to remove them and suffer severe retinal burns from solar exposure just before a Europe-visible eclipse.

Other•3 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 12:00