Fire in Savallà del Comtat burns 11.3 hectares and lifts the lockdown in Segura
The vegetation fire in Savallà del Comtat has burned 11.3 hectares and Civil Protection has lifted the confinement of Segura. The Generalitat Firefighters are working with nine water trucks to prevent flare-ups and secure the area.
The fire, which started Tuesday at midday, has mobilized more than twenty personnel to control it and ensure the safety of the residents. Resources are now being scaled down while active monitoring continues.
Details of the fire and Firefighters' actions
How has the fire in Savallà del Comtat been stabilized?
The fire has affected an area of 11.3 hectares of agricultural and forest vegetation in the Conca de Barberà. The Firefighters have declared the fire stabilized after several hours of intense action. More than twenty personnel have worked with nine water trucks and Active Forest Prevention teams (EPAF).
What resources remain in the area?
Despite the scale-down, the nine water trucks and the EPAF teams will remain to patrol the fire perimeter and work on hot spots that could reignite the fire. This presence aims to ensure there are no flare-ups and that the area remains safe.
Local impact and Civil Protection measures
What impact did the confinement of Segura have?
Civil Protection had confined the Segura area as a preventive measure to protect residents from smoke and fire. This confinement has recently been lifted, allowing normal life to resume in the area, which is a relief for the residents.
How does this situation affect the residents of Savallà del Comtat?
The residents have experienced moments of uncertainty and alert, with restrictions and the risk of the fire nearby. The rapid intervention of the Firefighters and the lifting of the confinement allow them to return to normality, although caution must be maintained in the coming days.
Context and prevention against future fires
Why is this fire relevant for the Conca de Barberà?
The Conca de Barberà is an area with extensive agricultural and forest spaces sensitive to fire. Fires like this put the natural environment and the safety of the inhabitants at risk. Quickly controlling these fires is vital to avoid greater damage and preserve the territory.
What prevention measures are applied after the fire?
The EPAF teams will continue surveillance to detect possible hot spots. Additionally, prevention actions are reinforced for the risk season, such as vegetation clearing and public awareness to minimize fire origins.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Affected area | 11.3 hectares |
| Location | Savallà del Comtat, Conca de Barberà |
| Firefighter resources | Nine water trucks, EPAF teams, more than 20 personnel |
| Confinement | Segura area lifted |
The quick and coordinated response has prevented the fire from spreading beyond this area, but the risk remains until hot spots are eliminated.
Source of the article: Editorial Staff | ACN
