A brush fire scorched roughly 1,000 square meters of scrub and bushes in the municipality of El Campello this Sunday, even though officials later confirmed that the flames were suppressed. According to information from the Provincial Firefighters Consortium, the incident began in the morning, just before 15:00, near kilometer 1 of the CV-775 road that links El Campello with Aigües. The ignition point appeared to be in a relatively dry stretch of land where low-lying vegetation and scattered brush created fuel for the blaze. Fire authorities reported that the fire rapidly threatened a nearby area of forest mass and scrub, prompting an immediate mobilization of resources in an effort to keep the fire from spreading toward more densely vegetated zones and residential zones along the corridor.
Within two hours, containment was achieved due to swift, coordinated action. Fire crews worked hard to prevent the flames from advancing toward unburned pockets, employing a combination of aerial and ground strategies. The on-scene response included an Alpha steering helicopter equipped for extinguishment, a heavy main pump, and three heavy rural pumps, supported by a team that included a sergeant, three corporals, and eighteen firefighters drawn from the San Vicente del Raspeig and Benidorm fire stations. The goal was to create effective firebreaks and to suppress the advancing edge of the fire while safeguarding nearby habitats and the rural road network that serves as a lifeline for local communities. The operation reflected a well-coordinated chain of command, with units deployed in a layered fashion to optimize water delivery and ground access across uneven terrain.
Two additional helicopters, equipped for water drops, flew in to bolster the air assault, complemented by an AT-55 fixed-wing aircraft that supported reconnaissance and coordination from the air. The intervention also included two units from the Generalitat Forest Firefighters, whose presence helped to stabilize the situation and ensure rapid information sharing among the diverse teams on the ground and in the air. Firefighters remained vigilant for any rekindling as the sun dipped lower, and they conducted post-fire patrols to identify hidden hotspots that could flare up under the afternoon heat or gusty winds. By the end of the operation, the responsible teams had established a robust surveillance perimeter and issued guidance for nearby residents on staying vigilant and reporting any signs of renewed flame activity. This incident underscores the importance of quick arrival times, layered defenses, and the seamless collaboration between municipal crews and regional emergency services to protect both natural resources and human communities. [Source: Provincial Firefighters Consortium]