Barcelona wildfire rages near major tourist hotspot as residents ordered indoors

A devastating wildfire is raging near a major tourist hotspot in Barcelona, forcing thousands of residents to remain indoors. The blaze has spread through the Collserola hills, prompting emergency authorities to confine two neighborhoods, Torre Baró and Ciutat Meridiana, while firefighters work tirelessly to contain the flames. Over 14,000 people live in these affected neighborhoods, situated right beside the forested hills in the north of the city.

The fire began near Canyelles, above the Alta de Roquetes road, and its smoke column is visible from various parts of Barcelona. Residents in the affected areas are instructed to close their doors and windows, not leave their homes, and instead remain inside while emergency crews tackle the flames. Several roads around Collserola have been closed to prevent the spread of the fire.

The situation is serious, with over 1,000 calls made to emergency services due to the smoke and flames. Despite the intense fire, there is currently no evacuation order, and authorities are working to keep the flames away from densely populated areas. This wildfire follows another significant blaze in Collserola just two weeks ago, which led to temporary confinement of residents.

For those affected, the focus is on staying indoors and following official emergency instructions while firefighters work to control the situation.