Today, the Consell chair, Ximo Puig, affirmed that the regions affected by the wildfires will be restored and resumed with the Generalitat’s help, stressing that without such recovery the Valencian Community would lose its meaning. Yet he underscored that the immediate priority remains saving lives—protecting residents and the firefighters who have been battling the blazes since Saturday night in Vall d’Ebo. A separate fire is also active in Bejís, Castellón.
Speaking to reporters in Xàtiva, Puig described the last several days as an extremely challenging and complex period. He highlighted that the fires threaten a significant portion of the area’s natural heritage. With temperatures at high levels, he noted a slight improvement during the night, but moisture in Vall d’Ebo fell short of expectations and the flames were not as contained as hoped, though the situation did calm somewhat later.
In Alicante, authorities faced what was described as the worst fire in ten years, with more than 7,000 hectares burned. The blaze reached areas around El Comtat, forcing evacuations in Fageca and Famorca, and affecting nearby villages including Margaret, which had been owned by the Planes municipality. The fire prompted toll-collection disruptions as well. Antonio Teruel reported multiple municipalities affected in this zone, along with several others in Marina Alta. These numbers underline the broad impact on communities and the ongoing strain on regional emergency services.
The head of the Generalitat planned to visit the Integrated Operational Coordination Center (CECOPI) to review the current status of the fires and to coordinate the ongoing response with authorities on the ground and in regional command centers. This visit was framed as a step toward ensuring a unified and effective strategy for containment and relief operations across affected areas.
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Elena Bastidas, the People’s Party deputy spokesperson in Parliament, said on Tuesday that the head of the Generalitat intends to appear before the regional Parliament to address all forest and fire-related matters in a direct, first-person account. The comment came as firefighters and local teams continued to fight fires this summer, with communities coordinating to support those most impacted.
At a news briefing, Bastidas expressed the party’s support for the crews working across the Valencian Community and for residents who have been evacuated or placed at risk. She extended appreciation to the Police and Civil Guard, emergency responders, the Red Cross, and all individuals involved in extinguishing efforts who are working to stabilize the fires as quickly as possible.
Bastidas stressed that the moment calls for all governments and political groups to collaborate—moving in the same direction to confront the fires that remain active. She added that once the fires, along with any related health concerns, are brought under control, the appropriate time will come to seek clarifications about the response, including what she described as pre-emergency, emergency, and post-emergency work. The deputy spokesperson also said she hopes Puig will appear in Parliament to explain the situation in a direct manner, emphasizing accountability and transparency.
She also argued for the creation of an interdepartmental commission with cross-department participation to better serve residents and address all damages. In parallel, Gabriela Bravo, the Minister of Justice, Home Affairs, and Public Administration, signaled her intention to present herself before the Court to report on the Valencian Department of Security and Emergency Response’s actions in the recent bushfires. Proposals to appear before the parliamentary commission on Justice, Governance, and Public Administration were recorded this Tuesday, focusing on the forest fires observed in Les Useres (Castellón), Bejís (Castellón), and Vall d’Ebo (Alicante).
Across these developments, regional authorities and lawmakers in the Valencian Community maintained a unified stance on both crisis management and post-crisis accountability. The aim remains to safeguard lives, protect property, and preserve environmental and cultural assets while ensuring a robust, transparent response that can guide future priorities for fire prevention and emergency planning, both for the current season and for upcoming safety initiatives in the region.