Fire controlled in Barberà de la Conca with 10 trucks and a helicopter

The vegetation fire in Barberà de la Conca is under control. Despite this, firefighters continue working to finish off the hot spots and prevent any resurgence of the fire.

Emergency services have mobilized a total of 10 trucks and a helicopter to tackle the fire, with support from the Rural Agents and the ADF.

Intervention and strategy in Barberà de la Conca

Perimeter control and water line

Firefighters have worked on the fire perimeter with manual tools and an already established water line to prevent the spread. This tactic has served to stop the progression of the right flank, which was the area with the most potential to expand.

Action on secondary points

In addition to the main perimeter, several secondary hotspots outside the perimeter have been located and worked on to prevent the fire from restarting. The rapid response was key to containing the fire in a forested area surrounded by fields.

Deployed resources and coordination

Ground and aerial means

The mobilization of 10 fire trucks and a helicopter has allowed broad coverage of critical points, facilitating containment and cooling of the affected area.

Support from Rural Agents and ADF

The Rural Agents and the Forest Defense Association (ADF) have also actively participated in the extinction tasks, providing knowledge of the terrain and reinforcing the onsite presence.

Context and similar situations

Areas affected by fires in the Conca de Barberà

The forested area around Barberà de la Conca is especially vulnerable to fires due to the combination of dry vegetation and agricultural fields that facilitate the spread of fire on hot and windy days.

Prevention and subsequent monitoring

Once the fire is controlled, the work shifts to identifying and eliminating the most dangerous hot spots to prevent flare-ups. This process can last days, depending on the magnitude of the fire.

The reality is that, even with such a large deployment, the firefighters' work is not over until the area is completely safe.

Source of the article: Bombers de la Generalitat