Les pompiers avancent dans le périmètre de l'incendie de La Vall d'Uixó, qui n'est toujours pas stabilisé et qui a ravagé 9.600 hectares en six jours

The affected livestock farmers in Fermoselle will begin receiving food supplies for their animals starting Monday, August 3rd, according to regional authorities. The Junta de Castilla y León has announced that initial shipments of hay, straw, forage, and water will be distributed to help alleviate the shortage caused by the forest fire that broke out in the municipality of Fermoselle, Zamora, three days prior. This initiative comes after extensive efforts by emergency services to contain the blaze, which has already scorched over 11,000 hectares and expanded its perimeter to nearly 75 kilometers. The fire, which began on Wednesday, has been declared a possible case of negligence, though this remains under investigation. The region’s environmental service head, Mariano Rodríguez, confirmed that during the past night, containment operations were successful, with active fire fronts remaining only in the inaccessible areas of the Arribes del Duero, near the border with Portugal. These developments have prompted discussions about lifting confinement orders in some of the fourteen evacuated villages and possibly reopening roads that have been closed since the fire started. However, the situation remains delicate, and officials caution that while progress is being made, the risk persists. Meanwhile, another fire has erupted in Tornavacas, Cáceres, in Extremadura, complicating the ongoing response efforts. According to reports from the Infoex firefighting plan, the blaze involves two active fire fronts in high mountain terrain. Emergency teams include five ground-based forest firefighters, two air-supported units, two agents from the Environmental Service, two technicians specializing in fire suppression, along with two helicopters and two planes. The Guardia Civil received an alert around 4:45 am, prompting rapid deployment to assess the situation. Initial assessments indicated a growing threat, requiring immediate intervention. In parallel, the fire in La Vall d’Uixó, Castellón, continues to pose challenges despite recent advances. As of Friday, the fire had consumed approximately 9,600 hectares within a perimeter of 82 kilometers. Although nearly 70% of the perimeter has been secured, the blaze remains unstable. Technical director Fernando Kindelán noted that aerial resources could not operate until mid-morning due to unfavorable weather conditions, although improved humidity levels are expected overnight. The area near Aín, Artana, and Eslida requires continued attention, with elevated temperatures persisting in certain zones. Despite these difficulties, the situation shows signs of improvement, though officials remain cautious. The Generalitat has lifted evacuation orders for the urban nuclei of Alfondeguilla, Chóvar, and Sueras, allowing approximately 1,800 residents to return home. This decision was reached following a meeting of the Integrated Operational Coordination Center (CECOPI). However, other municipalities such as Artana, Eslida, Aín, Alcudia de Veo, and Tales, among others, still face mandatory evacuations, affecting around 5,200 individuals. These measures are maintained for safety reasons and operational necessity, as stated by Conseller Juan Carlos Valderrama. He emphasized that all efforts are focused on efficiently managing the fire front, with aerial support playing a crucial role in the ongoing suppression work. Looking ahead, further updates are expected regarding both fires, particularly concerning road reopenings, power restoration, and the potential resumption of normal life for affected communities. The coordination between different regions and agencies remains critical as they continue to monitor evolving conditions and adjust strategies accordingly. With ongoing efforts and improved weather forecasts, there is hope that the situation will stabilize soon, though vigilance is necessary to prevent any resurgence of activity.