Overview
- Officials reported eight more deliberately set fires overnight, with two still active early Friday in Garabandal (Rionansa) and at the Las Caldas del Besaya quarry in Los Corrales de Buelna.
- Most earlier fronts from the mass outbreak were controlled or extinguished, though smoke and ash reached nearby towns such as Torrelavega; no injuries have been reported.
- Cantabria remains at level two for wildfire response, deploying 36 brigades with about 240 forest firefighters, 120 natural environment agents, BRIF ground units and helicopter support.
- Very strong southerly winds, low humidity and exceptional November temperatures sustained high fire danger, with localized rain aiding containment in southern areas and risk expected to drop markedly by Monday.
- Environmental damage includes the burning of numerous centuries‑old chestnut trees in El Habario between Pendes and Cabañes, while threats near Puente Viesgo and Proaño were brought under control.