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2 clusters · 8 sources · 16 days · First seen · Last updated

Forest fires in Colombia and Spain

Overview

In Colombia, firefighters contained a forest fire in Tibasosa on September 9. The blaze spread through dry eucalyptus plantations and undergrowth, causing heavy smoke that affected residents and the El Paraíso condominium. While the perimeter is contained, authorities are monitoring the area for potential reignition from hot embers.

In Spain, heavy rainfall has extinguished a forest fire that originated in Pendilla de Arbas, León, on September 4. The fire had previously spread into the municipality of Lena, Asturias, requiring a response from over 40 resources, including helicopters and water bombers. After being declared controlled on September 7, the rains eliminated the remaining active hotspots.

Entities

Villamanín · Lena · Pendilla de Arbas · La Libertad · Sitabamba

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Forest fires contained in Colombia and extinguished by rain in Spain

    Forest fires in Tibasosa, Colombia, have been contained, while heavy rains have fully extinguished a major blaze in León and Asturias, Spain, following a multi-day emergency response.

  2. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Forest fires reported in Peru and Spain

    Forest fires have struck Sitabamba, Peru, destroying 30 hectares of crops and forest, and Villalcampo, Spain, where an active blaze has reached a level 2 gravity index.

Sources

agropress.pe · boyacadigital.com · cronicas-norte.com · diariodealicante.net · lagaceta.com.ec · laverdadonline.com · llenaaesgaya.es · zamoranews.com