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Musical success Rocket chaos
A FIRE devoured the archaeological site of the Roman era of Els Banys de la Reina de Calp in the early hours of Sunday, August 6. Thousands of residents and tourists watched the fireworks display at "El Castell a la mar".
As the fireworks lit up the sky, one of the final rockets, deflected by the wind, fell onto the plots of the archaeological site, which is next to the promenade. A large fire immediately broke out, which could be seen from far away.
Firefighters and emergency services act ed very quickly and worked hard to put out the fire, and prevent it from spreading beyond the archaeological site. The flame devastated the vegetation of Els Banys de la Reina (they are protected endemic species). Technicians will examine the possible damages in the protected structures, where there are notable mosaics, the remains of a Roman villa and what is known as the Queens baths.
AN 18yearold became the new mayor of Calpe for 24 hours. Pablo Perales Muñoz, a fiesta helper was given the honour on Tuesday, August 1.
The current mayor, Ana Sala, ceded the command rod on the balcony of the town hall in the presence of the members of the festival commission, who acclaimed her new municipal representative.
The act characterises the ‘Dia del Fadrí’, a day in which the helpers take control of the municipality. In his speech, Pablo Perales invited everyone to visit the Plaza Mayor and extended the festivities for three more days. Pablo abolished the time limit in the plaza and informed the 18yearold partygoers of the obligation to wear diving goggles at the foam party!
