Destroyed by blaze

AN intense fire engulfed a famous restaurant in Spain, completely destroying the building on Thursday, March 30.

According to the Catalan fire services, Bombers de la Generalitat, over 11 fire brigades were rushed to the site of the restaurant Fusta Mar, in the Arc de Barà campsite, which is located in the municipality of Roda de Berà (Tarragona province).

The fire was reported a few minutes after 7.00am, and despite several attempts by the fire department, nothing could be done to save the structure, which collapsed.

Firemen working at the scene said that the fire grew fast as the structure was entirely made of wood.

Fusta Mar was not only a famous gastronomic space but also held concerts and social events.

This restaurant had previously also been featured on a major Catalan show on TV3 called ‘Joc de Cartes’ and was frequently visited by people not only living at the campsite, but also from other parts of Spain.

Authorities have now said that investigations will be carried out by Mossos d’Esquadra, to check if there was any kind of criminal connection which resulted in the fire.