Lleida
- Jul 19
Five injured, one seriously, as parked car explodes in Lleida; aerosol can under investigation
A parked car exploded on Lluís Companys street in Lleida on Saturday morning, injuring the driver and four pedestrians. One victim is in serious condition with thoracic trauma; investigators suspect an aerosol can ignited inside the vehicle.
- Jul 9
Mossos release AI-generated portrait to identify woman found dead in Lleida river
The Catalan police have published an AI-reconstructed image of a woman discovered in the Segre River in June, after failing to identify her through missing persons lists.
- Jun 21
Spain’s first summer heat wave reaches 43 °C, red alert in Basque Country, and labor inspectors notify 113,000 businesses
An intense heat wave marks the start of summer in Spain, with the Basque Country under a rare red alert as temperatures surge toward 44 °C. Aemet warns of dangerously high day and night temperatures through midweek, while the Labor Inspectorate sends over 113,000 notices to outdoor employers.
- Jun 15
Catalonia to double firefighter deployment for Sant Joan amid high fire risk
Interior Minister Núria Parlon announces a reinforced emergency operation for the night of June 23, with a 50% increase in firefighter staffing and over 600 alcohol and drug checkpoints, responding to elevated wildfire danger after recent rains.
