Four investigated over Murcia wildfire that burned 150 hectares

Four people are currently under police investigation for allegedly causing a significant wildfire in Murcia through gross negligence. The wildfire began on June 2nd in the El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park, located near the Murcia districts of Los Garres and Lages. The blaze consumed approximately 150 hectares of pine forest and Mediterranean scrub. Around 50 homes were evacuated, resulting in the displacement of roughly 100 residents as emergency services, including the Military Emergencies Unit, battled the flames.

According to the Guardia Civil, investigators discovered that the source of the fire was a privately-owned low-voltage power line. This line, which supplied electricity to several homes in the area, was found to be unauthorized and poorly maintained. Those responsible for managing this power line are currently under investigation.

The fire not only affected protected natural areas but also encroached upon parts of the Torreagüera Royal Drovers’ Route and a fourth-century late Roman fortress, which is classified as a heritage asset.

The Guardia Civil's investigation involved its environmental crime unit, SEPRONA specialists, and regional environmental officers. The four individuals currently under investigation have not been named, and no further details about their involvement have been disclosed by the source.