54 hectares destroyed in Barcelona fire as man arrested over suspected arson
The search for answers over the Collserola wildfire has taken a new turn since the police have detained a man […]
A man has been detained in Barcelona on suspicion of setting fire to rubbish containers near the site of a massive forest blaze, known as the Collserola wildfire. The 46-year-old was apprehended by the Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona on August 26 while burning several rubbish bins in Calle Palamós, located approximately 1.6 kilometers from where the wildfire ignited.
Investigators are examining whether the man's actions are connected to the wildfire, which scorched around 54 hectares of forest, scrub, and woodland. The fire started near the Carretera Alta de Roquetes and spread through Collserola's natural park. Evidence found at the site of the forest fire, including a lighter and a cigarette butt, is being analyzed to determine the cause of the blaze.
The man has been released after appearing in court and exercising his right to remain silent. His potential involvement in the larger forest fire remains under investigation, as authorities work to establish any connection between the container fires and the wildfire. The investigation is ongoing, with the 54 hectares of damaged forest providing the scale of the damage that authorities are trying to understand.
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