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Level 2 Declared as Pico del Lobo Wildfire Reaches Segovia

The alert reflects a serious risk to the area around Cerezo de Arriba.

Overview

  • The blaze crossed into Segovia at 00:15 on Sunday, and the Junta raised the alert to Índice de Gravedad Potencial 2 at 01:58.
  • Authorities cite a serious threat to populations near Cerezo de Arriba, including the La Pinilla area.
  • The Unidad Militar de Emergencias works with regional brigades to reinforce urban–forest defense lines and build containment perimeters.
  • Roughly 30 aerial and ground resources are deployed, including ELIF and BRIF teams, water‑bombers, helicopters, autobombas and bulldozers.
  • Officials report a week of burning with about 2,800 hectares affected, interregional coordination activated and closures on SG‑112 toward La Quesera and SG‑114 in Cerezo de Arriba.