- Blaze at building near El Prat Airport was tackled by three engines and helicopter
- Large plumes of black smoke led to one of the airport’s three runways being shut
- The fire took around an hour to extinguish and there are delays to some flights
A huge fire broke out near Barcelona’s El Prat Airport this afternoon, leading to smoke billowing across the runway.
Witnesses took to social media to post photos of the warehouse inferno, with one showing black clouds visible from the airport terminal just after 5pm.
Three fire engines and one helicopter took an hour to extinguish the blaze, which took place in an industrial area called Zona Franca, according to local media.
Witnesses took to social media to post photos of the inferno at a warehouse next to Barcelona’s El Prat Airport
Three fire engines and one helicopter took an hour to extinguish the blaze, which took place in an industrial area called Zona Franca, according to local media
Airport authorities tweeted to say one of the three runways had been shut down, causing delays to flights.
It is not known if there are any casualties from the fire, the cause of which is unknown.
It comes after two terror attacks in Barcelona and nearby Cambrills killed 14 people and injured 130.
The van attack on Las Ramblas led to security staff at El Prat calling off a strike, which was prompted by bosses refusing an eight per cent pay increase.
It is not known if there are any casualties from the fire, the cause of which is unknown
Airport authorities tweeted to say one of the three runways had been shut down, causing delays to flights. Pictured: The smoke seen from across the city