Montferrer Gripped by Fear After Five Cars Torched in Six Weeks

Montferrer residents in Alt Urgell are increasingly alarmed after five vehicles burned over the past six weeks, with police now investigating the incidents as suspected arsons.

The latest fire occurred around 4 a.m. yesterday, completely destroying a car parked outdoors near several homes and causing a major fright among neighbours. This follows a pattern of similar blazes in recent weeks, including two over the past weekend: a local woman's car early Saturday morning and a camper-style van—belonging to a resident of La Seu d'Urgell—early Sunday. Firefighters mobilized quickly in both cases, fully extinguishing the first and limiting damage to the second, while preventing spread to nearby buildings, flags at the town hall, or other vehicles.

Mossos d'Esquadra have launched an investigation, working on the hypothesis that the fires were deliberately set. No plausible motives have emerged, as there appear to be no connections between the affected vehicles or their owners. Some incidents occurred near each other, including one close to the ajuntament, though flames did not reach the building's flags or a more distant car that also burned.

Local authorities and emergency services have documented each case, responding swiftly to contain the blazes. The series has shattered the village's usual calm, prompting residents to take extra precautions and stay vigilant for further signs of fire. Municipal officials continue to monitor the situation amid growing concern across the comarca.