Wind storm generates nearly 350 calls to Firefighters in Camp de Tarragona and Ebro regions

Baix Camp concentrates over half of the 112 emergency calls, with gusts exceeding 150 km/h in Valls.

Generic image of wind damage, such as fallen trees or debris on the public road.
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Generic image of wind damage, such as fallen trees or debris on the public road.

The Generalitat Firefighters received nearly 350 alerts due to the strong wind storm that affected Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l'Ebre this Saturday, causing extensive material damage.

The gale, with gusts reaching 156 km/h in Valls, forced the mobilization of emergency services. Of the total alerts received by the Firefighters, 261 originated in Camp de Tarragona and 55 in Terres de l'Ebre. The most affected towns include Mont-roig del Camp, Reus, Valls, and l'Hospitalet de l'Infant.
The 112 emergency telephone managed 448 calls, generating 316 incidents, with Baix Camp concentrating 52.12% of the communications, followed by Alt Camp (11.79%). Alerts primarily concerned obstacles on public roads, fallen trees (such as in Plaça dels Pins in Valls), and minor detachments of facade elements, solar panels, and street furniture.

This indication is effective immediately and will be maintained until further notice, for safety reasons.

In Valls, the City Council issued a warning to the population and closed all public parks, suspending outdoor sports activities. In Riudoms, the facade of the CAP suffered damage. For its part, the Tarragona City Council also suspended outdoor sports activities, as wind gusts approached 90 km/h at the Educational Complex.
The Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) reported restrictions for articulated vehicles on the AP-7 between Cambrils and l'Ampolla in both directions. Furthermore, one lane had to be closed in Mont-roig del Camp due to fallen trees, and Avinguda de l'Alcalde Palau in Amposta was cut off due to the risk of falling balconies.