A fire in Las Hurdes (Cáceres) requires mobilization of the UME and evacuation of 600 neighbors
The Junta de Extremadura has activated operational situation 2.
A forest fire has been reported in Pinofranqueado, in the Las Hurdes region of Cáceres. Over 100 ground personnel and nearly 20 aerial vehicles are working to extinguish the fire. Around 600 people have been evacuated from eight nearby towns and are currently taking shelter at the Gregorio Marañón student residence in Caminomorisco.
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