A large-scale emergency unfolded when a fire affected a district of substandard housing in Istanbul, leading to the evacuation of 120 residents. The incident also prompted coordinated actions in Palos de la Frontera in Huelva, where emergency operations remained active as authorities worked to manage the impact on local communities.
In a formal statement, city services and the Red Cross confirmed they were arranging shelter and support for those displaced. A first responder reported that one person sustained minor arm burns and was transported to the town health center for treatment. The Palos City Council disclosed that the Municipal Emergency Plan had been activated to oversee the response and ensure rapid assistance to affected residents.
The events began around midday. At that moment, the 112 emergency line received more than 150 calls reporting a visible plume of smoke along several vantage points of the Huelva coast. The coordination center immediately deployed a multi-agency response, including the Fire Brigade, Civil Guard, Local Police, Red Cross, the Health Emergency Center 061, and the Infoca firefighting unit. The affected area is characterized by pine forests, maquis, and eucalyptus woodlands, which heightened the need for a swift and organized reaction.
In addition to firefighters, responders included four firefighters, two mobile response units, and a transport vehicle for personnel and equipment from the San Juan del Puerto park, along with three firefighters and two response vehicles from the Punta Umbría park, and a main incident vehicle plus park manager from the Almonte park. The operations level was raised to ensure full coverage and rapid movement of resources to the most affected microzones within the forested area.
Likewise, two firefighters stationed at the Romería de la Virgen de Montemayor de Moguer prevention checkpoint joined the firing squad on site, contributing to the extinguishing efforts and the protection of nearby residential zones. A coordinated chain of command ensured that evacuation routes remained open, supply lines for water and equipment were maintained, and medical teams could reach any injured residents quickly to provide care and assess needs for follow up support.