# Self-immolation incidents at Spanish courthouses

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/self-immolation-incidents-at-spanish-courthouses
> Updated: 2026-09-12T07:07:13.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, a man died after setting himself on fire in front of the Ciudad de la Justicia in Córdoba, Spain. Security reports indicated the individual attempted to force entry into the judicial building before dousing himself in a liquid, believed to be gasoline, and igniting himself. He later succumbed to his injuries at Hospital Reina Sofía.

On September 12, 2026, a 56-year-old man attempted self-immolation using gasoline in front of a courthouse in Cartagena, Murcia. In this instance, courthouse employees used fire extinguishers to extinguish the flames. The individual was transported to a specialized burns unit at the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca. The motive for the act is believed to be a disagreement with a judicial sentence.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Cartagena: Man attempts self-immolation in front of courthouse

A 56-year-old man attempted self-immolation with gasoline in front of the courts in Cartagena, Spain, following a judicial ruling. He was treated for burns at a specialized hospital unit.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cartagena-man-attempts-self-immolation-in-front-of-courthouse

### 2026-08-29: Córdoba Ciudad de la Justicia man dies after self-immolation

A man died after setting himself on fire in front of the Ciudad de la Justicia in Córdoba, Spain, following an attempt to force entry into the building.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-ciudad-de-la-justicia-man-dies-after-self-immolation

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