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Pico del Lobo Wildfire Stabilizes at 3,000 Hectares as Level 2 Alert Holds

Higher humidity is helping a unified command stabilize the perimeter.

Overview

  • Regional officials report a favorable evolution with no new growth beyond roughly 3,000 hectares, including about 300 in Castilla y León.
  • Firefighting is directed under a single command with support from Castilla y León, Madrid, the UME and ministry brigades.
  • GU-187 and the Puerto de la Quesera rural track remain closed while crews continue access and containment work.
  • Residents of Cabida and Peñalba de la Sierra have been allowed to return as teams focus on consolidating lines and cooling hotspots.
  • As of mid-morning, 15 aircraft and 21 ground units with 184 personnel were deployed, and the regional spokesperson criticized PP and Vox for their public attacks on the operation.