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Igualada Balloon Festival Flights Canceled Due to Fire Risk

Extreme forest fire danger forces the cancellation of European Balloon Festival take-offs, but other activities remain scheduled.

08 July 2026Local

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Balloon flights at EBF cancelled due to extreme fire risk

The Generalitat has activated the Alfa Plan to its highest level, forcing the suspension of hot air balloon flights at the European Balloon Festival in Igualada.

08 July 2026Local

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Convent del Carme hosts 'Juliol Circense' with contemporary circus shows

La Córcoles company opened the festival with the tightrope walking show 'H', noted for its expressive force and visual poetry.

08 July 2026Culture

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Six treated for fire in Anoia; one transferred to Igualada Hospital

The Medical Emergency System has treated six people, one of whom was transferred to Igualada Hospital with minor injuries.

07 July 2026Local

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Forest fire in Anoia stabilized after firefighting efforts

Emergency teams have lifted the lockdown in most municipalities affected by the fire that started on Monday.

07 July 2026Local

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Claramunt Castle remains intact despite the proximity of the wildfire

The historic monument in the Anoia region has not suffered structural damage after the fire passed through the area.

07 July 2026Local

Aerial view of multiple active wildfires in Catalonia.

Active Fires in Sentmenat and Anoia Push Firefighters to the Limit

Three major simultaneous fires, added to another in Les Gavarres, necessitate military aid and population confinement.

07 July 2026Local

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Simultaneous forest fires push firefighting teams to the limit

Emergency services have had to coordinate several active fires across the Catalan territory.

07 July 2026Local

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Anoia Fire: 33,000 People Confined Due to Forest Blaze

Firefighters are intensely working to control the flames advancing between Carme and La Pobla de Claramunt, affecting 225 hectares.

06 July 2026Local

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Several forest fires force lockdowns in Anoia and Vallès municipalities

Firefighters are working to extinguish simultaneous blazes that have led to confinement orders for the population.

06 July 2026Local

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Lane closed on A-2 in El Bruc due to works causes 2 km of traffic jam

One lane of the highway remains closed in the direction of Lleida, affecting traffic between kilometers 567 and 569.

02 July 2026Local

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Solstice Concert Fills Hort del Carme with Mama Dousha and Incendi

The festival's opening night drew hundreds to the emblematic venue with performances by Remei de Ca la Fresca, Mama Dousha, and the Valls-based band Incendi.

23 June 2026Culture

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