Overview

• The blaze erupted at Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Rosselló, in front of the Casa de les Punxes.
• Five units from Bombers de Barcelona extinguished the fire as Guardia Urbana managed the scene.
• The bus is part of City Tour’s sightseeing fleet, and municipal police have opened an investigation into the cause.
• City hall reported afternoon closures including Diagonal between Bruc and Pau Claris, Rosselló from Passeig de Gràcia, and Roger de Llúria from Provença.
• An intense smoke plume was visible and congestion built on approach routes, notably the B-23 from Esplugues de Llobregat.