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Barnasud shopping centre in Gavà reopened at about 15:15 on Saturday 7th November 2026 after a fire involving a car on level -1 of its underground car park prompted the precautionary evacuation of customers and staff. No injuries were reported.

The evacuation lasted about three hours, according to reports on the incident. The reopening means shoppers and employees were able to return after firefighters inspected and ventilated the affected areas.

The emergency call was received at about 12:15, and eight crews from the Department of Interior and Public Safety's Catalan Fire and Rescue Service attended Barnasud. Smoke from the fire spread through the shopping centre, leading emergency services to clear the building as a safety measure.

Car removed from underground level

Firefighters removed the affected car from the level -1 car park and took it to a nearby external plot, where they continued extinguishing the fire in a more controlled area.

Once the flames had been put out, fire crews returned to Barnasud to inspect the premises. They also carried out ventilation work to remove smoke from the car park and other affected areas before access was authorised again.

Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's regional police force, and Gavà Municipal Police assisted with the evacuation and security operation. The incident did not result in any reported injuries.

What happened on Saturday

  • The fire started in a parked car on level -1 of Barnasud's underground car park.
  • Emergency services received the alert at about 12:15 on Saturday 7th November 2026.
  • Eight fire crews attended the scene.
  • Customers and workers left the centre while smoke spread through the building.
  • The centre was authorised to reopen at about 15:15 after inspection and ventilation work.

The Department of Interior and Public Safety is the Generalitat body responsible for the Catalan Fire and Rescue Service that attended the incident.

What it means for you

  • When: Saturday 7th November, from around 12:15 until 15:15.
  • Where: Barnasud shopping centre in Gavà, specifically the car park on level -1.

Sources: Metrópoli, laciutat.cat.