A significant wildfire erupted in Spain’s Catalonia region, burning around 2,300 hectares of land. The blaze, which started on Friday evening, remains uncontrolled, leading to the evacuation of nearly 10,000 residents in various municipalities in the Girona province. Due to strong winds, firefighting has been challenging, causing the fire to spread rapidly and even reach a nearby nature reserve.
Multiple resources, including over 400 firefighters, helicopters, and firefighting aircraft, have been deployed to combat the flames. Additionally, Spain’s Military Emergency Unit has dispatched 200 soldiers and 60 vehicles to bolster the firefighting response. In neighboring France, similar wildfires have been reported along the Mediterranean coast, with approximately 2,000 firefighters mobilized to tackle the blazes amid adverse weather conditions.
Ferran Garcia, overseeing firefighting operations in Girona, expressed concerns that the fire may surpass current extinguishing capabilities. Emphasizing containment as a top priority, efforts are focused on limiting the fire’s spread and minimizing its impact. Reports indicate that a worker has been apprehended on suspicion of arson, with initial findings suggesting a possible link to machinery used in roadwork, although investigations are ongoing.
