A high-speed rail line connecting Madrid and Barcelona experienced damage on Thursday due to a large fire near a section in Catalonia, according to rail operator Adif. The fire was sparked amidst Spain’s first heatwave of the year, raising concerns about the impact of extreme temperatures. The damage has disrupted train services along the crucial route. Adif has not yet specified the extent of the damage or an estimated timeframe for repairs. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, with the heatwave potentially being a contributing factor. This incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to increasingly frequent and intense heat events.