Soria is already preparing given the possibility that the flames that have hit the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara could reach their province this afternoon. Given the risk of the fire spreading through the area and the presence of smoke, the Provincial Council has declared the Severity Index 2which may lead to evacuations in the areas closest to Guadalajara, according to “Europa Press.”
A few hours ago, the INFOCAL Operation of the Government of Castilla y León announced andThe deployment of human and material resources in the areain collaboration with Castilla-La Mancha and the Soria Integrated Operational Cooperation Center. For its part, the deputation has decided activate your prevention device and support to reduce the effects that the flames could have if they reach the municipalities of Retortillo, Arenas and Barconeswhich could be affected by the fire in the coming hours of the afternoon.
ASAJA Soria asks for the collaboration of farmers to extinguish the flames
As confirmed by the Deputy Government Delegate, Miguel Latorre, to “Soria Noticias”, “Since this morning, the Civil Guard has been at collection points indicated by the Board.“. Likewise, the agricultural organization, ASAJA Soria, has launched a petition to farmers in the area to collaborate in the efforts to extinguish and prevent the fire. As has already been seen in other fire outbreaks, their work has become essential help to fight the advance of the flames. Therefore, they have asked that “all those who can help with tractors and implements and tanks“are presented at the safe points established by the Department of the Environment.
The organization told “Soria Noticias” that the area that will be affected is characterized by being “very unpopulated” and “lacks sufficient material and human means to stop a fire of these dimensions.” That is why, along with the human resources destined for these populations, the provincial institution has also decided to send a motor grader, a mixed truck and two tanker trucks, with the aim of helping them in the opening work and help stop the fire.
Evacuation routes have already been established
They also remain waiting to be mobilized the firefighters of El Burgo de Osma and San Esteban de Gormazwho will attend in case the fire appears within the province. In this first municipality, El Burgo de Osma, it is already enabled a residence so that they can accommodate people who are beneficiaries of the Home Help Service. And the evacuation routesaccording to “Heraldo-Diario Soria”.
Regarding citizen action, the Soria Provincial Council has asked the population to maintain utmost caution and must pay attention to the instructions of the authorities at all times. For the moment, the territorial delegate has called a rCECOPI meeting at 8:00 p.m.according to “Europa Press”.