The Five Most Notable News Stories from Monday, 23rd June in Alicante

TodoAlicante's editorial team prepares a summary of the day with the five news stories that have shaped the events of this Monday, 23rd June.

The Plaza de los Luceros beats to the rhythm of gunpowder. Thousands of citizens and tourists gather to experience one of the most exciting moments of the Hogueras. But while the public looks to the sky, a trained, silent, and efficient force is deployed to ensure each mascletà is just that: a celebration. Without surprises. Read the full story.

The National Police's security device around the mascletàs of Hogueras in Luceros, one of the hotspots of the festivities due to the mass of people gathered, was activated this Monday due to the presence of a drone flying over the square without authorisation. Read the full story.

A mascletà with a surprise this Monday, 23rd June. The Ferrández Brothers from Beniel returned to Alicante to give it their all. And they certainly did. The Murcians unleashed two earthquakes in the middle of Luceros Square, marking a unique display in the history of Luceros Square. Read the full story.

Making fires on the beaches and coves of Alicante during the night of this 23rd June is fined. Up to 1,500 euros for all those who commit this "serious" act as classified in the municipal ordinance. Read the full story.

It's official. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has confirmed that Alicante is experiencing the warmest Hogueras on record. This Monday and Saint John's Day will exceed the normal average by 4.2 degrees Celsius and by 1.3 degrees compared to 2005, which were the warmest until now, prompting the activation of the yellow alert. And we're not talking about 1939, when the Ciudad Jardín observatory was installed, but data dating back to the 19th century. Read the full story.

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