20th Anniversary of Puig Segalar Fire Commemorated

Several municipalities in Baix Empordà are organizing events and exhibitions to remember the episode and reflect on landscape changes.

Generic image of a Catalan landscape with dry hills and sparse vegetation, symbolizing recovery after a fire.
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Generic image of a Catalan landscape with dry hills and sparse vegetation, symbolizing recovery after a fire.

This October and November marks the 20th anniversary of the Puig Segalar fire, an event that shaped the region's memory and is now being remembered through various activities.

Two decades have passed since the Puig Segalar fire, yet the landscape, experiences, and memories from those days remain an integral part of the area's identity. To commemorate this anniversary, several municipalities will host remembrance events.
The towns of Garrigoles, Verges, La Tallada d’Empordà, Viladamat, Albons, and Ventalló will host exhibitions and events between October 17th and November 21st. These occasions invite reflection on the past, keeping memories alive, and considering how the environment has transformed over these two decades.
A notable event will take place in Verges on October 24th, at 11 AM, in the Sala Polivalent. It is advisable to consult the official poster for all dates and locations of the events.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Verges (15/10/2026)