Overview

• Spain’s defence minister said forces will remain not only until fires are extinguished but until conditions allow people to breathe more calmly.
• Robles delivered the commitment at Base General Morillo in Pontevedra province, joined by Galicia’s rural affairs chief María José Gómez and government delegate Pedro Blanco.
• Brigada ‘Galicia’ VII (Brilat) is supporting the wildfire response under Operation Centinela Gallego alongside the UME’s emergency deployments.
• Patrols under Centinela Gallego have been reinforced, and while the operation typically runs from August 15 to September 30, officials said it will continue as long as necessary.
• Authorities noted the most acute activity in Ourense, where a level 2 emergency remains in place, and Robles urged unity across administrations to strengthen the response.