Fire in Confrides Tests Local Emergency Response Overnight
A night of rapid development challenged emergency crews as a wildfire burned through the Confrides area. At 11:57 p.m., the Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium was alerted to a blaze located in the valley between the 2nd and 3rd kilometers of the CV-70 road. The fire forced the suspension of vehicle traffic in that segment as responders moved quickly to establish containment and protect nearby communities.
Crews worked through the early hours as the fire advanced along dry vegetation that characterizes the pine forests in this zone. The rapid spread underscored how combustible conditions and arid conditions can turn a quiet hillside into a high risk area. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries, though the incident serves as a sobering reminder of environmental vulnerability in the face of flames.
During the operation, a broad array of resources was mobilized to fight the fire. These included one command unit, two heavy jungle extinguishing devices, one light main extinguishing unit, four heavy rural extinguishers, and one light urban unit. A command team comprised a sergeant, five corporals, and twenty firefighters deployed from the Cocentaina, Ibi, Benidorm, Villena, and San Vicente parks, with additional forest fire brigades joining the effort to bolster on the ground efforts. This coordinated response illustrates how regional teams pool capabilities to address large landscape fires that threaten multiple towns and natural assets.
With sunrise, aerial support increased. Two aircraft were deployed to reinforce ground operations, providing critical suppression capability from above. The combined efforts of crews, equipment, and air support contributed to a steady decrease in fire activity, leading to a stabilization of the situation by the morning hours. The teams continued to monitor and secure the area to prevent rekindling and to safeguard nearby communities and infrastructure.
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