Water Leak Triggers Evacuation at Alexandre Fira Congress
A malfunction in the fire suppression system at the Alexandre Fira Congress hotel on the night of Tuesday, 11 August 2026, led to a significant water leak affecting multiple floors. The incident occurred at the hotel on Carrer de José Agustín Goytisolo, 9–11, in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Fira de Barcelona. Water saturation caused part of the ceiling on the third floor to collapse, prompting emergency services to evacuate 57 rooms as a precaution. Around 100 guests were relocated to other hotels, according to reports from apdnoticies.com, the original source of the incident coverage.
Emergency Response and Safety Checks
Emergency crews from Bombers de la Generalitat and Mossos d'Esquadra, alongside units from the Guàrdia Urbana including the District, Intervention, and Motorized Units, responded to the scene. Officers conducted room-by-room inspections to confirm all areas were clear and to assess structural safety. The hotel, a 4-star business property with 158 double rooms and two suites, is a popular choice for trade fair attendees due to its proximity to Fira Barcelona Gran Via. The nearest metro station, Fira, is just 100 metres away, offering direct access to Barcelona’s airport and city centre.
The safety of our guests is our top priority. We are working closely with authorities to assess the damage and resume normal operations as soon as possible.
Material damage was confined to several areas across three floors. The fire suppression system, designed to prevent fires, was the source of the water discharge. No injuries were reported.
Hotel Facilities and Location
The Alexandre Fira Congress hotel features a gym, meeting spaces totalling 1,000 square metres, a rooftop pool open from 15 June to 15 September, and on-site dining. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, minibars, and private bathrooms with rain-effect showers. Guests affected by the incident were accommodated at nearby establishments. The hotel’s booking page on fira-congress.cataloniatophotels.com remains active for future reservations.
Travellers with upcoming stays are advised to contact the hotel directly for updates. The property has not issued a reopening timeline for the affected floors.
Reported by apdnoticies.com, fira-congress.cataloniatophotels.com, hotelbest.net, Benjamin Tyler Patterson MacDonald, alexandrefiracongress.com-hotel.com, lhospitaletdellobregat.boutiquehotels.guru, trivago.sg, Arthur Harry Clarke Thompson, Klook Travel, tropki.com, expedia.co.uk, eurosprinkler.org, thecaterer.com.
