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Castromil Wildfire Reignites and Is Raised to Level 2 as Residents Are Confined

Strong southerly winds have pushed the fire close to homes, prompting confinement.

Overview

  • Regional authorities escalated the blaze to IGR level 2 at 12:54 after a morning flare‑up of a fire brought under control on Friday.
  • The Cecopi ordered the population of Castromil to stay indoors and the Guardia Civil closed access roads while evacuations are under study.
  • Officials report winds near 20 km/h with gusts above 40 km/h that have intensified the flames and complicated containment.
  • Firefighters are using a mix of ground crews and aircraft, with about a dozen aerial assets operating during the afternoon alongside multiple brigades and machinery.
  • Castilla y León faces several other active fires, including a level‑1 incident in Garcibuey, keeping the regional risk elevated.