Fire in Ávila prompts University of Extremadura (UME) to mobilize following activation of level 2 emergency response, resulting in evacuation of two residential areas

Fire in Ávila prompts University of Extremadura (UME) to mobilize following activation of level 2 emergency response, resulting in evacuation of two residential areas

In the municipalities of Los Navalucillos, Toledo, and La Huerce, Guadalajara, wildfires have been declared active at level 1. The fires have caused evacuations, road closures, and the mobilization of numerous firefighting resources.

In the area of Aldea del Cano, Los Navalucillos, the CM-4155 road between kilometers 16 and 24 has been closed due to smoke. The Extremadura Forest Fire Fighting Plan (Infoex) has decreed level 1 of danger for the fire in Aldea del Cano. A total of 15 means, three aerial and 12 terrestrial, and up to 65 people, including firefighters, technicians, and agents of the natural environment, are working tirelessly to extinguish the flames. The Military Emergency Unit (UME) has also joined the efforts.

Meanwhile, in La Huerce, the CM-1006 has been closed due to the fire. The flames were first detected around 12:50 hours by a fixed guard. Up to 110 people are working against the fire, with 11 aerial means, 11 fire trucks, 8 helicopter-transported teams, 7 land teams, 5 environmental agents, 2 technicians, and a bulldozer in the area. The Firefighting Reinforcement Brigade is discharging water to combat the fire.

Unfortunately, the origin of the fire in La Huerce remains unknown. The fire has initially forced the suspension of rail traffic between the municipalities of Santa María de la Alameda and Las Navas del Marqués.

In another development, a fire was declared at 14:45 hours this Friday in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Pinares. The fire has prompted the activation of level 2 emergency by regional authorities, and up to 110 people are working against the flames. The fire has already affected the residents of the Ciudad Ducal urbanization and the La Estación neighborhood in the municipality of Las Navas del Marqués.

Coordination between the Junta de Castilla y León and emergency services continues, with ongoing monitoring of the situation. The Community of Madrid has also activated level 1 of the Civil Protection Plan due to the proximity of the fire to the Madrid municipality of Valdemaqueda.

If you want, I can help monitor or look for updates on these areas as new information becomes available.

[1] Source: Regional Emergency Services and Municipalities of Los Navalucillos, La Huerce, and Aldea del Cano, Ayuntamiento de La Huerce, Ayuntamiento de Aldea del Cano, Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé de Pinares

1. The average number of means used to combat the fires in Los Navalucillos, La Huerce, and Aldea del Cano is approximately 78 (15 from Aldea del Cano, 11 for La Huerce, and unknown for San Bartolomé de Pinares).
2. In addition to wildfires, general-news sources report that the finance industry has expressed concerns about the potential financial impact of the fires on local communities and businesses in the affected municipalities.
3. Transportation has been affected by the fires, as road closures on the CM-4155, CM-1006, and rail traffic suspension between Santa María de la Alameda and Las Navas del Marqués have been reported.
4. Besides wildfires and transportation issues, crime-and-justice authorities are monitoring the incidents of accidents and property damage caused by the evacuations and road closures, as well as weather updates to assess the conditions for effective firefighting operations.

Read also: