Fire in Corbera d'Ebre extinguished after burning a wasteland and pine forest in Batea
A vegetation fire in Corbera d'Ebre has been declared extinguished after burning a fallow field at low intensity. Meanwhile, in Batea, another fire in a pine forest is under control, but mop-up operations are still underway.
The Generalitat Firefighters have deployed a total of 14 units in Corbera, with aerial support consisting of two planes and one helicopter, while in Batea there are six units, including one aerial unit. The events took place this very morning, according to the alert received at 12:18 p.m.
Fire Extinguishing and Control
Corbera d'Ebre: fire extinguished in a fallow field
The fire in Corbera d'Ebre burned a fallow field with low intensity. After a quick and coordinated response, emergency services declared the fire extinguished. In total, 14 ground units worked alongside two planes and one helicopter that helped contain the flames.
Batea: fire controlled in a pine forest near agricultural areas
In Batea, the fire affects a pine forest surrounded by an agricultural mosaic. Although it is controlled, the Firefighters maintain three units for mop-up tasks and to ensure the fire does not reignite. The presence of an aerial unit helps continuously monitor the area.
Equipment and Resources Deployed
Ground and aerial units
Extinguishing teams combined ground and aerial forces for a more effective response. The participation of 14 units and 3 aerial units in Corbera d'Ebre demonstrates the initial seriousness of the fire, although it ultimately remained at low intensity.
Forest Action Group and MAER
Among the resources involved are the Forest Action Group (#GRAF) and the Forest Action Prevention Team (#EPAF). In Batea, the MAER device has been deployed to guarantee safety and total control of the fire in a sensitive area due to its proximity to agricultural zones.
Follow-up and Subsequent Prevention
Mop-up tasks and surveillance
Although the Corbera d'Ebre fire is extinguished, the Firefighters continue mop-up tasks to prevent reignitions. Surveillance will be maintained during the coming hours, especially in Batea, where the fire is still under control but the risk has not been completely ruled out.
Importance of rapid action
The immediate deployment and combined use of ground and aerial resources have been key to limiting the damage in both localities. This type of operation is essential to prevent a fire in rural areas from becoming a greater threat to residents and the territory.
Therefore, coordination among the different bodies and rapid action have been what prevented the fire from getting out of control. It is not a matter of luck, but of organization and resources.
Source of the article: Generalitat Firefighters
