A fire has erupted near Barcelona, with flames burning on the Collserola mountain range and plumes of smoke visible near the coastal town of Canyelles. A video shared on social media appears to show a transmission tower exploding near the town as the blaze raged.
Blaze on Collserola
The fire broke out today, August 25, 2026, sending horrifying plumes of smoke into the sky. The flames were seen burning on Collserola, a mountain range close to Barcelona.
Transmission Tower Explosion
As the flames spread, a transmission tower reportedly exploded near Canyelles, according to a video shared on social media.
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