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We declare the fire, which has affected bushes close to the train track, extinguished.

We declare the fire, which has affected bushes close to the train track, extinguished.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

For this service in Malgrat de Mar (18.34 notice), we have activated 3 ground crews. The fire is…

For this service in Malgrat de Mar (18.34 notice), we have activated 3 ground crews. The fire is now under control.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

VEGETATION FIRE. Traffic with congestion (Retention): A-2 | CORNELLÀ DE LLOBREGAT | Eastbound…

VEGETATION FIRE. Traffic with congestion (Retention): A-2 | CORNELLÀ DE LLOBREGAT | East direction towards BARCELONA-EXIT 609 TALLADA | Point km 610-608 | 19:47

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. #bomberscat we received around thirty warnings related to rain in…

From 18.00h to 20.00h #bomberscat we received about thirty warnings related to rain in the #RELleida, especially in the Pre-Pyrenean area. Most warnings have been for fallen trees. No people were injured.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Be very careful with the heavy rains that are currently affecting Alt Urgell and neighboring…

Be very careful with the heavy rains that are currently affecting Alt Urgell and neighboring counties If you are on the road with no visibility, stop the vehicle on the shoulder and signal your position #INUNCUT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Closed traffic on the C-14, between pk 164-167, between the municipalities of Organyà and Ribera…

Traffic cut off on the C-14, between pk 164-167, between the municipalities of Organyà and Ribera d'Urgellet (Alt Urgell) due to a hailstorm

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

In the next few hours, violent weather (strong wind, hail, lightning,...) may affect Cerdanya…

In the next few hours violent weather (strong wind, hail, lightning,...) may affect Cerdanya, Ripollès and Berguedà The storms move from west to east and in some cases are of strong intensity Be very careful! #INUNCUT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Phone 112 received a total of 56 calls until 20:00 due to the rain episode that started yesterday…

Phone 112 received a total of 56 calls until 20:00 due to the rain episode that started yesterday The counties with the most warnings have so far been Pallars Jussà (10), la Selva (9) and Alt Urgell and Pallars Sobirà (7) #INUNCUT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Fatal drowning of a 61-year-old bather at L'Estartit beach (Baix Empordà) There are already 17…

Fatal drowning of a 61-year-old bather at L'Estartit beach (Baix Empordà) 17 people have died on Catalan beaches since the start of the bathing campaign on June 15 more https://gen.cat/4cnca0L

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

RAINFALL Road cut (Retention): C-14 | RIBERA D'URGELLET | South direction towards A CUT LANE |…

RAINFALL Road cut (Retention): C-14 | RIBERA D'URGELLET | South direction towards A CUT LANE | Point km 167-168 | 8:34 p.m

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Traffic reopens on the C-14, between pk 164-167 (municipalities of Organyà and Ribera d'Urgellet)…

Traffic reopens on the C-14, between pk 164-167 (municipalities of Organyà and Ribera d'Urgellet) Normalized traffic

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

ACCIDENT. Circulation with congestion (Retention): AP-7 | FROZEN | North direction towards…

ACCIDENT. Circulation with congestion (Retention): AP-7 | FROZEN | North direction towards BARCELONA-A CUT OFF LANE | Point km 177.4-178 | 9:41 p.m

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Cut off the C-13 between km 144-145 in Llavorsi due to fallen trees; and also cut off at km 155-156…

Cut off the C-13 between km 144-145 in Llavorsi due to fallen trees; and also cut off at km 155-156 in Guingueta d'Àneu due to floods prudence #INUNCUT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Watch out for viral challenges through social media, some can be a crime and you could end up…

Watch out for viral challenges through social media, some can be a crime and you could end up arrested.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Until 10 p.m., the emergency number 112 received 121 calls due to the heavy rains Alt Urgell (52)…

Until 10 p.m., the emergency number 112 received 121 calls due to the heavy rains Alt Urgell (52), of which Oliana 31 Pallars Sobirà (17) Pallars Jussà (11) Alert #INUNCAT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

This is the radar evolution of the last hour. Until 10 p.m., highlights include: 58.7 mm from Boí…

This is the radar evolution of the last hour. Until 10 p.m., highlights include: 58.7 mm from Boí (36.1 mm in 30min) 45.1 mm in Lac Redon (38.5 mm in 30min) 28.1 mm in Seu d'Urgell (19.3 mm in 10 minutes) They have also been accompanied by…

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

There is also heavy traffic due to fallen trees on the C-13 in Rialp; the L-500 in the Vall de Boí…

There is also heavy traffic due to fallen trees on the C-13 in Rialp; the L-500 in the Vall de Boí; LV-9121 in Llimiana, and the N-260 in Isòvol; and retentions due to landslides on the N-145 in Valls de Valira Alert #INUNCAT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

CIRCULATION Circulation with congestion (Retention): AP-7 | FROZEN | North direction towards…

CIRCULATION Circulation with congestion (Retention): AP-7 | FROZEN | North direction towards BARCELONA | Point km 177.4-182 | 11:55 p.m

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Traffic reopens on the C-13 between pk 144-145 in Llavorsi and between pk 155-156 in Guingueta…

Traffic reopens on the C-13 between pk 144-145 in Llavorsi and between pk 155-156 in Guingueta d'Aneu. Normalized situation

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

If you swim in rivers, ponds, swamps... don't expose yourself to risks: - First make sure they are…

If you swim in rivers, ponds, swamps... don't expose yourself to risks: - Make sure they are sites enabled to do so first - Never jump headfirst into the water - Pay special attention to eddies, which are very common in rivers and swamps…

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

In Agramunt, in the center of Puelles, 11 #Bomberscat ground crews are working on a fire in a mowed…

In Agramunt, in the center of Puelles, 11 #Bomberscat land teams are working on a fire in a mowed field (3:04 p.m.). It is near a wooded area, but the head and the left flank have no route. We focus on the tail and the right flank

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

The C-58 in Barcelona northbound/Sabadell remains closed for road cleaning work. The crashed truck…

The C-58 in Barcelona in the north/Sabadell direction is cut off for road cleaning tasks. The crashed truck has been towed. Restraints from Santa Coloma de Gramenet to the Litoral/B-10 roundabout Alternative: C-33, C-17 and #busVAO lanes

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

The C-58 in Barcelona northbound/Sabadell remains closed due to the overturned waste collection…

The C-58 in Barcelona in the north/Sabadell direction is cut off by the overturned garbage truck On site, crane for removal Restraints from Santa Coloma de Gramenet to the North leg/B-20 and the Litoral/B-10 roundabout Alternative: C-33…

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

The DAGA device reinforces its activity during the summer. Preventive controls, proximity and…

The DAGA device reinforces its activity during the summer. Preventive controls, proximity and pedagogy to avoid the presence of weapons on the street and to normalize their possession. The last device in Barcelona has been closed with 6…

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

In Navarcles, 2 #Bomberscat crews put out a bunch of smoking straw in an abandoned industrial…

In Navarcles, 2 #Bomberscat crews put out a bunch of smoking straw in an abandoned industrial building (warning 2.08 p.m.). The site was not damaged

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Fire of forest vegetation in Forallac (warning 04.53 h), far from inhabited areas. We have worked…

Fire of forest vegetation in Forallac (warning 04.53 h), far from inhabited areas. We have worked there with 8 land resources #Bomberscat We will withdraw and keep the area under observation. We worked on a perimeter of around 2,500 m2

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

A lane closed on the AP-7 in Castellbisbal northbound/Girona due to an accident between a lorry and…

A lane closed on the AP-7 in Castellbisbal northbound/Girona due to an accident between a lorry and a car.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Circulation interruption on the @rod3cat line between the Planoles-La Molina stations due to a…

Circulation interruption on the @rod3cat line between the Planoles-La Molina stations due to a breakdown in the Toses drop-off. No reset provision Early warning #FERROCAT

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Due to this vegetation fire, the A-2 in Cornellà de Llobregat in the direction of Barcelona has…

Due to this vegetation fire, the A-2 in Cornellà de Llobregat in the direction of Barcelona has been completely closed. Detour to exit 607.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

Interrupted circulation between Planoles and La Molina, due to a technical incident of a train. A…

Interrupted circulation between Planoles and La Molina, due to a technical incident of a train. An alternative road service is established between both stations.

Source: Bluesky @catalunya112.eurosky.social

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