Police make arrest after arson attack on Sagrada Familia

A suspected arsonist started a fire inside Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica today, forcing hundreds of tourists to evacuate one of Spain’s most popular attractions.

Police make arrest after arson attack on Sagrada Familia

A suspected arsonist started a fire inside Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica today, forcing hundreds of tourists to evacuate one of Spain’s most popular attractions.

Four people were treated for smoke inhalation and the fire caused what appears to be significant damage to the sacristy, police said.

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