Day: January 8, 2009

Snow above 900m in Almeria – expected to drop to 700

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We currently have heavy-ish snowfall above 900m in Almeria, according to a nice lady reporting live from Laujar de Andarax, above Albox. Snowfall overnight down to 700m, which is nice. Currently, I’m looking at some nasty clouds forming over the Cabreras and wondering if I’ll wake up to a white morning…. Here are some roads that are cutoff by snow: AL 5402, in Bayarcal AL 5405 in Escullar AL3404 in Bahanes A1178 in Seron are Continue reading Snow above 900m in Almeria – expected to drop to 700→

4 arrested in Cantoria for making their own fireworks

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Four men, residents of Cantoria, have been arrested for making and selling their own fireworks. It seems that a local marble workshop burnt down just before new years; upon investigation, the Guardia found evidence that an explosive device had been used to start the fire. What actually seems to have happened is that some of the homemade fireworks self ignited and started a fire that destroyed the workshop (no injuries). The Guardia eventually found a Continue reading 4 arrested in Cantoria for making their own fireworks→