Security
Emergency services respond to hydrogen leak in El Prat industrial area
A hydrogen leak from a truck led emergency services in El Prat to establish a safety perimeter.
Emergencies
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Weather
The Generalitat lifts confinement in eight municipalities due to the Adam storm
The Generalitat lifts confinement in eight municipalities in Valencia and Alicante. The UME is demobilised after over a thousand rescues.
Crime
Fire in Lleida workshop collapses first floor, evacuates nine nearby buildings
A major fire at a Lleida workshop led to building collapses and evacuations without injuries.
Society
Catalonia court upholds dismissal of emergency operator for negligence
A Catalonia court confirms dismissal of an emergency operator for failing to manage critical calls.
Crime
Barcelona metro resumes normal operations after fire injures 137 passengers
A fire on Line 1 of Barcelona’s metro injured 137 passengers but service has resumed normally.
Environment
Forest fire in Anoia forces evacuation of 33,000 residents amid heatwave
A forest fire in Carme has confined around 33,000 people across multiple municipalities as emergency crews battle the blaze.
Environment
Massive wildfire engulfs Catalonia, forcing evacuation of 45,000 residents
A massive wildfire in Catalonia has led to evacuations affecting over 45,000 people amid severe weather conditions.
Society
Barcelona pledges support for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
Barcelona’s city council expresses solidarity with Venezuela after recent earthquakes.
Security
Barcelona to launch emergency kits for beach theft victims in 2027
Barcelona plans emergency kits for beachgoers affected by theft starting in summer 2027.
Society
Emergency services overwhelmed with over 4,200 calls during Sant Joan festivities
Emergency services received over 4,200 calls during Sant Joan festivities amid extreme heat warnings.
Society
Catalonia faces its third episode of extreme winds in a month: seven injured and chaos on the roads
Catalonia faces its third consecutive episode of strong winds with seven minor injuries and multiple road closures. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers.