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The Fallas (Valencian: Falles; Spanish: Fallas) is a traditional celebration held annually in commemoration of Saint Joseph in the city of Valencia, Spain. The five main days celebrated are from 15 to 19 March, [1] [2] while the Mascletà, a pyrotechnic spectacle of firecracker detonation, takes place every day from 1 to 19 March.
On 22 February 2024, at approximately 17:30 CET, [2] a fire broke out in a 14-storey luxury [3] [4] residential complex located in the Campanar district of Valencia, Spain. [5] The rapid spread of the fire, exacerbated by strong winds, building materials and a stack effect , led to the complete destruction of the complex's 138 apartments ...
Disastrous floods have been reported throughout the history of Valencia, from the 14th century up to the contemporary period. [5] The 1957 Valencia flood was caused by a three-day cold drop (Spanish: gota fría) (which usually leads to heavy autumn rains in Spain and France); it overflowed the banks of the Túria river and devastated the city of Valencia.
Finishing touches to the plantá of Cuba-Literato Azorín streets in 2013. The plantá (which comes from the verb to plant; in Valencian, plantà) is the act of erecting a Falla or bonfire monument, in the Fallas or the Bonfires of Saint John, festivals held respectively in March and June in different localities of the community of Valencia (Spain).The plantà is currently considered the exact ...
Cremà of a falla in Denia (Alicante).. The cremà (Valencian for "burning") is the act of setting fire to a falla monument, made from materials such as cardboard and wood, during the festivities of several towns in the Valencian community, Spain.
18 February – 2024 Galician regional election; 22 February – 2024 Valencia residential complex fire: At least 10 people are killed in a fire at a 14-storey residential building in Valencia. [7] 28 February – An investigation is launched into a corruption scandal involving several political figures and allies of Prime Minister Pedro ...
Woodglen - Apartment homes located near CalArts and the Vista Valencia Golf Course. Woodlands - Gated community with a variety of home sizes and styles near Interstate 5 and Valencia Boulevard. These are tracts. The Santa Clarita Valley is made up of several communities (Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Newhall, Castaic, Val Verde and Canyon ...
The population of California on January 1, 2024, was estimated to be 39,128,186, according to the California Department of Finance.The population increased by 67,024 from 2023, the first rise in population since 2020.