Credit: SDR XA spectacular Costa Blanca fireworks display ended in chaos after a pyrotechnic failure left 27 people injured during the famous Castell de l’Olla in Altea. Around 100,000 people were reportedly watching the fireworks in Altea for the annual event, which has been held for around 40 years and sees fireworks launched from the sea. Esto ha ocurrido en Altea durante el lanzamiento de un castillo de fuegos artificiales 💀💀 pic.twitter.com/S3pR56tCKL — Alt Right España 𝕏 (@AltRightEspan) August 9, 202627 people injured during Altea fireworks displayAccording to the organisers, 27 people required medical attention following the incident. Fireworks controversy growing across SpainAltea’s incident comes as fireworks are facing increased scrutiny in parts of Spain, particularly during the summer wildfire season. Questions over pyrotechnic safety are, however, likely to receive renewed attention following an accident that left people requiring hospital treatment, including specialist care for burns.