A fire near the railway under the C-65 in Girona briefly halted high-speed trains between Girona and Figueres on Wednesday afternoon, affecting passengers travelling through northern Girona province.
The interruption followed a blaze close to the tracks that burned tyres, mattresses and vegetation, according to official alerts from Protecció Civil, the Catalan civil protection service, and ADIF, Spain's rail infrastructure manager.
For commuters, residents and visitors, the immediate effect was a pause on a key stretch of the high-speed network. Travellers were advised to check the latest service updates through Rodalies de Catalunya and ADIF before setting out. You can also follow our news coverage for further service updates across Catalonia.
Protecció Civil issued a Ferrocat alert for a fire close to railway infrastructure in Girona on Tuesday 24 June 2026. ADIF separately reported a temporary interruption on the high-speed line between Girona and Vilobí d'Onyar because of the fire.
The fire was reported in an area next to the railway and under the C-65. According to the verified source material, it burned discarded tyres, mattresses and surrounding vegetation. No injuries were reported in the materials provided for this article.
Passengers should check Rodalies de Catalunya service updates, ADIF infrastructure alerts and Protecció Civil notices before travelling, especially if they are due to pass through Girona station. Official sources said the interruption was temporary while the incident was managed and the infrastructure assessed.
