Fire Burns 400 Hectares in Murcia
A wildfire is burning in Sierra Espuña, Murcia. Firefighters and the military are trying to stop it. People have been evacuated from the area.
The fire covers 400 hectares of the Sierra Espuña natural park. Eighty scouts and fourteen monitors were evacuated. The regional president asked for help from the government. The Spanish Army’s Mountain Warfare Unit is helping fight the fire. This event shows the difficulty of wildfires in the region.
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Highlights
Wildfire in Sierra Espuña
A wildfire has burned 400 hectares in the Sierra Espuña natural park.
Evacuations Due to Fire
Eighty scouts and fourteen monitors have been evacuated.
Government Response to Fire
The government is sending military units to fight the fire.
Coordination Efforts Underway
Media and crews are working to put out the fire.
Request for Military Support
The regional president has asked for help from the Army.