The Guadalajara fire exceeds 12,000 hectares burned and 700 evacuated in 16 municipalities

The Guadalajara fire exceeds 12,000 hectares burned and 700 evacuated in 16 municipalities

The fire that started in La Mierla (Guadalajara) last Thursday, which remains at Level 2, has already burned 12,000 hectares, with a total of 16 evacuated municipalities and a total of 700 people evacuated, according to data updated to Europa Press by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha.

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Once the night has passed, aerial means resume their activity, and at this time there are a total of 204 people working across 32 teams, according to information provided by Infocam and collected by the agency.

Meanwhile, the Government of Castilla-La Mancha is shaping an action strategy in the area affected by the La Mierla fire to boost both the primary sector and tourism when normality returns.

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Sources from the regional government consulted by Europa Press highlight the area for its environmental richness, a focus of nature tourism attraction, an environment that will need a boost once the flames are extinguished.

The fire has been active since last Thursday and already affects 12,000 hectares, with more than 700 people evacuated.

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