In Spain, the security forces fight 33 fires, 18 of which are active. Most are located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, although the most serious are in the center and near Portugal.
An “unprecedented” heat wave is exacerbating the fire situation in the neighboring country. According to the most recent data from “Civil Protection” in the twitterexist 33 fires: 18 active, 12 controlled and 3 in resolution. During the morning of this Friday, new outbreaks have been detected in Mijas (Málaga) and in Navafría (Segovia). Spanish Civil Protection has 70% of its resources on the ground.
The two main fires are located in the center of the country, near the border with Portugal. The focus of Las Hurdes is the largest — burned about 3,000 hectares — and affects two communities: Cáceres (Extremadura) and Salamanca (Castilla y León). The one that devastates the Monfragüe Biosphere Reserve has already burned more than 1,000 hectares, it has been active since Thursday and the evolution is “unfavorable due to the wind and high temperatures,” according to the Extremadura City Council.
total, around 800 people had to leave their homes, 130 in the region of Cáceres. In Salamanca, 400 residents have had to be evacuated from their homes due to the fire that started this morning.
Despite the less seriousness, there are four more fires that concern the Spanish authorities, who have had to deploy military troops in the regions. They are: Casas de Lázaro (Albacete), Vilariño de Conso (Ourense), Navafria (Segovia) and Folgoso (Lugo).
Source: Observadora
