Blaze Starts Near La Hita Area in Santiago de la Ribera
A wildfire broke out early Tuesday afternoon, April 29, near the La Hita area in Santiago de la Ribera, close to San Javier Airport. The fire, which started shortly after 1:00pm, has prompted a swift response from emergency services across the region of Murcia.
Firefighters and helicopters deployed
According to the Region of Murcia’s emergency coordination centre, several calls were received from 1:11 pm onwards reporting flames near the military zone. Firefighters from the Regional Fire and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) and the Air Force Academy were dispatched, alongside environmental officers, two land-based forest brigades, and two helicopters carrying airborne firefighting teams.
Local police from San Javier and Los Alcázares, as well as Civil Protection units, also joined the operation to control the blaze.
Residents urged to stay indoors
Although the full extent of the damage remains unknown, authorities have warned residents living nearby to take precautions. People are advised to keep windows closed as ash may travel into residential areas. Officials have also requested that the public avoid the affected zone for safety reasons.
Investigation underway
At this stage, there is no confirmed information about how the fire began or how many hectares have been affected. Emergency services continue to monitor and control the situation.
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