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Buñol Wildfire Prompts Situation 1 Alert, Preventive Home Evacuations

Authorities report improving conditions with no danger to residents.

Overview

  • The fire was reported around 20:28 on September 10 near Fuente del Ciprés by the Cueva del Turche, with Situation 1 declared at 20:56.
  • About ten dispersed homes—roughly 20 people—were evacuated as a precaution and sheltered at the Polideportivo Municipal El Planell Pablo Cusí Sierra.
  • The CV‑425 road between Buñol and Alborache was closed to support emergency operations and protect the public.
  • Firefighting resources expanded to 11 forest units, 10 pumpers and four provincial brigades, supported by two forest coordinators, a technician and an officer, with crews staying through the night.
  • Officials report no injuries and describe the evacuations as preventive, noting that suppression work continues as conditions have improved.