Overview
- A small fire burned in Ceuta's low scrubland and was put out with no reported injuries while the full extent of burned vegetation is still being assessed.
- Emergency services were alerted through the 112 line and firefighters, Guardia Civil officers and military personnel from La Legión responded to the scene.
- Guarda Civil has opened an investigation to determine the origin of the blaze and media reports cite an unverified theory that migrants' bonfires may be linked to the ignition.
- This incident follows a separate recent wildfire in the Monte de la Tortuga area that burned roughly 10,000 square meters, highlighting repeated small blazes in the locality.
- September's dry conditions raise the risk that even small open fires can spread, and the ongoing probe could affect local security measures and living conditions for migrants housed nearby.