# Wildfire impact and recovery in Huelva > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfire-impact-and-recovery-in-huelva > Updated: 2026-08-27T07:52:52.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Following a devastating wildfire in the municipality of Niebla that destroyed over 33,000 hectares, concerns have shifted from immediate fire risks to long-term environmental recovery in Huelva. Initially, the political group Andalucía Por Sí (AxSí) warned of heightened wildfire risks in the Conquero slopes and Parque Moret. They cited a lack of maintenance, dry vegetation, uncontrolled waste dumping, and the flammable nature of expanding eucalyptus trees as primary threats. They also noted that poor access roads could trap residents if a major fire occurred. Subsequent to the Niebla fire, the Junta de Andalucía activated an emergency plan to protect the Corumbel reservoir. Authorities identified the reservoir as a priority due to the risk of soil erosion and ash entering the drinking water supply. Recovery efforts include restoring scorched forest areas and assessing damage to agriculture, livestock, and natural spaces to facilitate a declaration of a catastrophic zone. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Huelva reservoir faces erosion threat after Niebla wildfire The Junta de Andalucía has launched an emergency plan to protect the Corumbel reservoir from erosion and ash following the Niebla wildfire, which destroyed over 33,000 hectares in Huelva. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huelva-reservoir-faces-erosion-threat-after-niebla-wildfire ### 2026-08-19: Huelva wildfire risks increase in Conquero and Parque Moret Political group AxSí warns of high wildfire risks in Huelva's Conquero and Parque Moret due to lack of maintenance, dry vegetation, and invasive eucalyptus growth. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huelva-wildfire-risks-increase-in-conquero-and-parque-moret --- Cite as: Wildfire impact and recovery in Huelva. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wildfire-impact-and-recovery-in-huelva