# Polop forest fire in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polop-forest-fire-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-10T20:51:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

A forest fire broke out in the Bacorero area of Polop de la Marina, Spain, on a Tuesday. The fire occurred in a difficult-to-access location with steep slopes and terraces, complicating ground operations.

Emergency services activated Situation 1 of the Special Forest Fire Plan (PEIF) for the Valencian Community, a level used when fires threaten forest assets and pose a slight risk to nearby populations or non-forest property. The response included ten aerial means and various crews from the Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium and the Generalitat. Several roads, including the CV-70 and CV-7621, were closed to traffic, and authorities advised people to avoid the area.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Kilkis forest fire triggers emergency response in Plagia

A forest fire broke out in the Plagia area of Kilkis, Greece, on Thursday night. Firefighters responded to the scene, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kilkis-forest-fire-triggers-emergency-response-in-plagia

### 2026-09-08: Polop forest fire triggers emergency response and road closures

A forest fire in Polop de la Marina, Spain, has triggered a major emergency response and road closures. Authorities activated the Valencian Community's Special Forest Fire Plan to manage the blaze.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polop-forest-fire-triggers-emergency-response-and-road-closures

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