Tasks of extinguishing and reviewing the fire
The Fire Department of the Generalitat carried out tasks of extinguishing and reviewing the fire in the Col de l’Alba de Tortosa last night. According to the emergency service, there has been no reproduction of the flames and the wind has been light, keeping the affected perimeter stable.
Fire crews working to secure the perimeter
This Wednesday morning, there are 12 fire brigades working to secure and completely close the perimeter before the arrival of the mistral wind expected for this Thursday.
Investigation of the causes of the fire
The Rural Agents are working with the hypothesis that the fire would have started from the burning of plant remains on a nearby farm that is being deforested. Firefighters have found it difficult to access the area with heavy vehicles, so they have had to work from above instead of below.
Explosive fire behavior in the south of the country
The fire on the Coll de l’Alba de Tortosa, although not of great magnitude, highlights the state of the vegetation in a large part of the Terres de l’Ebre. The explosive behavior of the fire in the south of the country, despite a mild spring, is attributed to the accumulated drought, which causes the flames to consume the vegetation quickly.