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Catarroja is a town in Spain where a judicial investigation is underway regarding the response to a 'dana,' a severe weather event. A judge in Catarroja, Nuria Ruiz Tobarra, is leading the investigation. Recent news focuses on witness testimonies and requests for information related to the emergency response. Specifically, the judge has requested the identity of the driver assigned to Salomé Pradas, the former Minister of Justice and Interior, to obtain their testimony about the day of the 'dana'. Additionally, a firefighter who participated in the response testified, questioning why closer units from Xátiva, Castelló de Rugat, and Rótova were not mobilized. The investigation aims to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the emergency response during the 'dana' and is of significance as it could reveal potential failures in resource allocation and decision-making during a crisis.