Controlled fire burns half a hectare in Tivissa this April 27

A vegetation fire has burned approximately half a hectare of dry grassland this afternoon in Tivissa, with no risk of spreading. The Generalitat Firefighters have worked to control it quickly.

The fire was reported in the Partida Barranc de les Pregonelles at 1:50 p.m., according to the official statement from the Generalitat Firefighters.

Details of the fire in Tivissa

Location and extent of the fire

The fire affected an area of dry grassland of approximately 0.5 hectares. This area does not have the capacity to spread, which facilitated the control of the fire.

Firefighters' intervention

The Generalitat Firefighters mobilized forces from the Tarragona regions, specifically from the units of Móra d’Ebre and Tivissa. Additionally, support was provided by the specialized groups EPAF (Forest Action Prevention Team) and GRAF (Forest Action Group).

Context and fire prevention in the district

Characteristics of the affected vegetation

The dry grassland, such as the one that burned in Tivissa, is especially vulnerable to fires, especially during periods of drought and high temperatures. Despite this, the specific area did not present conditions that favored rapid spread.

Importance of rapid action

The immediate intervention of the Firefighters was key to preventing the fire from spreading and causing greater damage. These types of fires, although small, can become a serious problem if not controlled quickly.

Local impact in the province of Tarragona

Potential risks in rural areas

This incident reminds us of the fragility of the rural territory of Tarragona in the face of forest fires, especially in grassland and dry forest areas.

Coordination among Firefighter units

The joint work between different detachments and specialized groups demonstrates the province's response capacity to emergency situations like this one.

The reality is that, while half a hectare of grassland has burned in Tivissa, the work of the Firefighters has prevented the situation from getting out of control.

Source of the article: Generalitat Firefighters