News
Alert stage of the Municipal Civil Protection Plan deactivated
City Council. The emergency for torrid nights and the alerts for heat waves and risk of wildfire have been deactivated.
Daytime heat alert and torrid night emergency deactivated
Safety and prevention. In recent days, municipal services have stepped up the provision of information and support to cope with high temperatures.
Tribute to the victims on the 8th anniversary of the 17 August attacks on La Rambla
Relatives, friends, municipal representatives and members of the public laid flowers and observed a minute’s silence.
Alert: The alert phase of the Municipal Civil Protection Plan has been activated
City Hall. Given the simultaneous activation of response plans, the City Council has implemented the Municipal Civil Protection Plan at alert phase.
Emergency declared for torrid nights
Safety and prevention. It is important to drink water often, stay in the coolest rooms and use fans or air-conditioning.
Extreme caution urged to prevent forest fires
Safety and prevention. Since the campaign launched at the start of the summer, the Barcelona Fire Brigade has responded to around thirty vegetation fires of varying severity, underscoring the importance of prevention.
Gale alert activated
Safety and prevention. Citizens are recommended to keep away from places exposed to the wind and to take extra care outside.
Alert stage activated for hot and muggy nights
Safety and prevention. It is important to drink water often, stay in the coolest rooms and use fans or air-conditioning.
Sixty new firefighters for the city
Safety and prevention. The new professionals bring the overall number of firefighters to 730.
Flood warning activated
Safety and prevention. Take extra care during the storm.