Firefighters mobilized for vegetation fire in Vila-seca

Five crews are working to control flames near the A-7 highway after a fire broke out at noon.

Generic image of a smoke column in a wooded area.
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Generic image of a smoke column in a wooded area.

A vegetation fire broke out this Tuesday at noon near the A-7 highway in the municipality of Vila-seca, mobilizing five crews from the Generalitat Fire Department.

The alert was received at 12:11 PM. According to emergency services, the deployed units have managed to stabilize the fire's perimeter by anchoring the flanks.
Extinction efforts are currently focused on preventing the flames from jumping the highway. Emergency teams remain on-site to secure the area and prevent further spread.