Arsonists started 20 overnight fires in Cantabria, six of which were currently underway, taking advantage of winds from the south. Spain

Emergency service 112 said Cantabria opened on “maximum alert” this July after high temperatures and strong winds in the south created a high fire risk and the situation was exploited by arsonists who started 20 forest fires last night. There are eight managed fire stations and six active fire stations, with firefighters stationed at various locations throughout the region. Sources close to the brigade and familiar with the rural areas where these outbreaks occur explain that it is common to be plagued by such llama fires in the fall. This is because pastoralists know that there will be dry and strong gusts of wind and occupy land to secure pasture.

El 112 Cantablo communicated the information through his account on social networks. In addition, the presence of multiple active locations at the same time makes the extermination operation extremely complex due to the high degree of synchronicity, which means that “vigilance will remain at maximum level in the coming hours, which will result in all operatives remaining active.” The most complex site is near Puente Viesgo. Because the fire is affecting the CA-170 highway, and also near Peñas de Vejes “because of the possibility of release in the La Hermida Valley,” there was a similar scene in Proaño, where “fortunately Llama is away from populated areas” and there was no danger to the pueblo despite starting near the border. Fierce wind cracks enliven the front lines, allowing the evacuated brigade members to attack from the flanks in front of loud cries, but frontal attacks are more difficult.

“A very high fire danger level is expected today due to very adverse weather conditions, including very strong wind cracks, very low relative humidity and temperatures above normal values,” the state meteorological office (Aemet) said, adding that “a very high fire danger level is expected today, with minimum temperatures at various points in the region likely to be based on 25 degrees,” which will only serve to cool or moisten the fire area. storm claudiais betraying a river in the northwest forest region, and its fresh water is not expected to help contain active or out-of-control fires in the coming hours. Meanwhile, outside the region and in various parts of the country, follow yellow and orange warnings as dry conditions continue with a combination of winds reaching 110 km/h and fires.

Sources close to forest firefighters and mountain residents said it was common for farmers to conduct voluntary training on warm days in October or November, when fields are still very dry even in summer and there is no rain. In this way, you can acquire land for farming or agricultural activities.