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[INTERNATIONAL] · Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Chile · 12 sources

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Emergency services respond to fires, weather events, and rescue calls across multiple regions

Various emergency incidents and preventive measures have been reported across several regions. In Elche, Spain, a local police officer was hospitalized after inhaling smoke while helping to control a house fire on Avenida de Alicante.

In Spain, a forest fire near Ayamonte has forced the closure of the A-499 highway, prompting the activation of a local emergency plan. Additionally, in Valencia, two climbers were rescued by helicopter in El Genovés after becoming exhausted on a via ferrata.

In Colombia, the Manizales Mayor's Office and the Risk Management Unit are strengthening the city's Early Warning System to monitor landslides and floods caused by heavy rainfall. In Venezuela, authorities in Santa Rita reported that recent heavy rains caused flooding in two homes, but no injuries occurred.

In Mexico, the Puebla City Council delivered three new ambulances and recognized community brigadiers to bolster prehospital care. Meanwhile, in Chile, strong winds in Longaví caused fallen trees and roof damage, though no injuries were reported.

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Alcaldía de Manizales · Alcaldía de Santa Rita · Ayuntamiento de Puebla · Elche Local Police · Policía Local de Elche · Senapred

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