The blaze near Losacio in Zamora triggered an immediate halt to rail traffic on the Madrid-Galicia high-speed corridor, with officials noting that the disruption is most pronounced in the stretch from Sanabria to Zamora. Trains on the line have paused to safeguard passengers and to allow emergency responders access to affected zones, while railway personnel work in tandem with local incident teams to restore service as conditions permit. This interruption impacts travelers who typically rely on a fast cross-border connection, and regional transit agencies are advising passengers to monitor updates from the railway operator for schedule changes and alternative routing options.
Concurrently, road traffic has been restricted by closures on major routes serving the area. The N-631, running between Moreruela de Tábara and Litos, remains shut as crews secure the roadway and assess damage or hazards in the surrounding vicinity. Similarly, the ZA-P-2434 corridor between nearby towns has been closed to traffic to protect residents and travelers while authorities manage the emergency response. Motorists are urged to follow official detours and comply with any temporary directions issued by local authorities and civil protection agencies.
A second disruption concerns a traditional gauge rail line that links Puebla de Sanabria with Zamora. Traffic along this corridor has been interrupted as crews evaluate embankments, bridges, and crossing points, and as emergency teams conduct welfare checks in affected neighborhoods. Passengers and freight operators should expect further advisories as the situation develops and as railway managers coordinate with municipal authorities to determine the best path to resume operations.
The wildfire that began threatening the Zamorano region near Losacio intensified overnight, prompting decisive evacuations across eight municipalities. Local authorities implemented structured relocation plans to move residents from high-risk zones to safer locations, including designated shelters and municipal facilities, while keeping the community informed about containment progress and available resources. Emergency services reported that several settlements experienced rapid evacuation orders, and many residents sought shelter with family, in community centers, or in protected facilities until conditions stabilized.
Among those evacuated were the villages of Sesnández de Tábara, Olmillos de Castro, Tábara, Escober de Tábara, Ferreruela de Tábara, San Martín de Tábara, Abejera, and Riofrío de Aliste. Local households were joined by residents seeking refuge in the municipal shelter in Carbajales de Alba and in the Zamora sports complex, with additional people taking shelter in private homes able to accommodate them. Officials emphasized ongoing monitoring of the fire’s progression and urged neighbors to remain vigilant for any new guidance as firefighting crews, volunteers, and regional services coordinate efforts to protect lives and property. The public is advised to stay away from fire-affected zones and to report any new hazards or missing individuals to the appropriate emergency contact lines. Attribution: regional emergency services and the railway operator.