Granada, Spain – A video shows firefighters from the Granada fire department working to remove a large fallen tree from the Rio Darro at Plaza Nueva on February 4, 2026, amid severe flooding from Storm Leonardo.

Emergency crews use chainsaws, ropes, and other tools to cut and extract the tree lodged in the fast-flowing, muddy river.

The footage captures firefighters working dangerously close to the turbulent water, with debris floating downstream and the iconic Plaza Nueva visible under gray, stormy skies.

The tree obstructed the river flow, creating risks of further flooding and damage in this historic, low-lying area.

The post’s caption reads: “Firefighters removing a fallen tree from the Rio Darro at Plaza Nueva in Granada. Consequences of the storm and rain.”

This action is part of a broader emergency response as Storm Leonardo drenched southern Spain, causing torrential rain, swollen rivers, flash flooding, landslides, road closures, school suspensions, and evacuations of over 3,000 people in Andalucia.

Local impacts in Granada included rivers at extreme levels, urban flooding risks in historic zones, and fallen trees blocking waterways, with emergency services deployed to prevent escalation.

The video provides a real-time look at on-the-ground mitigation efforts in Granada’s city center during one of the region’s heaviest deluges, highlighting the challenges faced by emergency crews working amid dangerous river conditions.

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