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Explosions and a major fire devastate a settlement in Bac de Roda and force traffic closures in Sant Martí
A fire with explosions at a Bac de Roda settlement has alarmed Sant Martí. Firefighters are working to bring it under control while traffic remains diverted.
A large fire shook the Bac de Roda area in the Sant Martí district tonight, where a shanty settlement was engulfed in flames after several explosions alarmed local residents. The very fierce blaze generated an intense column of smoke visible from several parts of Barcelona.
Barcelona Fire Brigade teams continue working to extinguish the fire, which has required traffic to be diverted and the area to be cordoned off for safety. The exact damage is not yet known, although images shared on social media show the scale of the incident and growing concern among residents.
The PP councillor on the City Council, Daniel Sirera, recalled that he had been calling for the settlement to be cleared for months on safety grounds. The episode revives the debate on municipal management of these spaces and the associated risks.
The incident is affecting the Sant Martí area and its road network, causing tailbacks and temporary diversions while the emergency teams' operation continues.