This morning, a significant fire broke out on the terrace of a hotel in central Barcelona, requiring medical attention for an employee due to smoke inhalation. The blaze occurred at the Hotel Pulitzer, situated at number eight on Bergara street, an area with high tourist traffic in the city.

Two units from the Barcelona Fire Department quickly responded to the scene and successfully extinguished the flames, as reported by the city council. The only person who required assistance from emergency services was the employee affected by the smoke.

Currently, the exact cause of the incident remains unknown. Firefighters have indicated that the fire may have originated in materials accumulated in the outdoor area of the hotel's rooftop.

The fire produced a dense column of black smoke that was clearly visible from various points in the city center, rising several meters above the buildings near Plaça Catalunya and drawing the attention of passersby.