Questions grow over Spain wildfire response

As deadly fires rage all over Spain, this amazing app tracks locations and spread – helping to coordinate responses and save lives 

IT has fast become a irreplaceable tool for both expats and locals alike in Spain’s fire-prone hinterlands during the summer months. Wildfire Watch reports on real-time fires occurring in Andalucia

Wildfire rages in northeastern Spain, scorching 2,300 hectares of land

A large wildfire broke out Friday evening in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, remaining out of control with approximately 2,300 hectares of land burned, reported Xinhua. Nearly 10,000 residents in multiple municipalities in Girona province have been evacuated or ordered to shelter in place due to the blaze, and several roads have been temporarily closed. All residents have been reported safe. Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts and triggered secondary blazes, causing the fire to spread rapidly and reach a nearby nature reserve. Local fire services have deployed more than 400 firefighters, along with multiple helicopters and firefighting aircraft. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has sent 200 soldiers and 60 vehicles to reinforce the response. Ferran Garcia, head of firefighting operations in the Girona region, said the fire may have grown beyond firefighters' capacity to extinguish, adding that their priority is to contain the blaze as much as possible and minimize damage. Citing local police, Spanish media reported that a worker has been detained on suspicion of arson. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been sparked by machinery used during roadwork. The case remains under investigation.

Aerial View Reveals Wildfire’s Toll on Spain

Aerial footage released by Spain’s Civil Guard reveals the extent of the wildfire damage across the Almería region. The blaze swept through thousands of hectares of hills and valleys, burning vegetation, homes, and infrastructure, while some properties were narrowly spared, Spanish civil authorities say. #Spain

Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee

A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.

Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government

A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, said Sunday. “Good news. After several very difficult days” firefighters have declared the blaze in the municipality of Los Gallardos stabilised, he wrote on X, adding the roughly 1,000 [] The post Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.