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Castromil Wildfire Raised to Level 2 Over Threat to Nearby Populations

Regional authorities cite a serious threat to nearby populations.

Overview

  • The blaze in Castromil (Hermisende, Zamora) was declared at 10:58, elevated to IGR level 1 at 12:04, and raised to level 2 at 12:54.
  • Nineteen firefighting resources are deployed, including two technicians, four environmental agents, two ground crews, three ELIF teams, a water tender, a bulldozer, and six helicopters or hydroplanes.
  • The Junta reports very high to extreme wildfire risk today across Castilla y León due to temperatures above 30°C and moderate southerly to southwesterly winds.
  • Five other fires are active in the region, with Garcibuey (Salamanca) declared at 12:59 and moving to IGR level 1 about ten minutes later, alongside incidents in Fasgar, Colinas del Campo de Martín Toro, El Espino, and Cantalejo.
  • The area burning near Castromil had already been affected by August fires and a new ignition on Friday, and local reporting says officials are studying possible evacuations.