Fire in Alía activates the Infocaex Plan due to risk to the population and the environment.

On the afternoon of this Saturday, the forest fire declared in Alía, a town in the province of Cáceres, has led the Junta de Extremadura to activate operational situation 1 of the Special Civil Protection Plan for Forest Fires (Infocaex). This alert level was established at 5:15 PM, just minutes after the fire was detected at 4:26 PM, indicating the seriousness of the risk it poses to the inhabitants of the area and the environment. According to information provided by the Junta, the decision to activate the Infocaex Plan was due to the fire's proximity to the urban center of Alía, which represents a potential danger to both the population and material assets. Authorities began mobilizing the necessary resources to combat the fire and protect citizens. At 4:45 PM, level 1 of the Extremadura Forest Fire Combat Plan (Infoex) was activated, demonstrating a rapid response to the emergency. The 112 Extremadura Emergency Coordination Center reported receiving approximately 15 calls from citizens concerned about the visibility of the fire and the dense column of smoke rising into the sky. This citizen response highlights the community's concern in risky situations, as well as the importance of quick and effective communication during critical moments. To tackle the fire, the extinction device has mobilized a total of 35 personnel, including six units of forest firefighters and a water bomber from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. Additionally, three units of aerial resources, two natural environment agents, a technician from Infoex, as well as personnel from the Civil Guard and Red Cross have been deployed. This collaboration between different agencies is crucial to ensure a coordinated and effective response to the emergency. The main objective of the Junta de Extremadura is to minimize the impact of the fire on the population, their property, and the environment. Available resources, both from their own assets and those from other administrations, are being utilized to control the situation as quickly as possible. The response to forest fires like this one is essential to preserve the safety of citizens and the integrity of the natural environment. The activation of operational situation 1 of the Infocaex Plan is implemented in those fires that, while they can be controlled with the established resources, require additional preventive measures due to their possible evolution. Emergency management experts are constantly monitoring the situation to assess the need to escalate the response in case the fire intensifies. The community of Alía now faces a significant challenge. The possibility of evacuations and the implementation of preventive measures are aspects that authorities must consider as the situation develops. Collaboration between citizens and emergency services is fundamental to ensure the safety of all involved. As the fire continues, authorities are expected to provide updated and accurate information about the evolution of the fire and the actions being taken. Timely communication is essential to keep the population informed and prepared for any eventuality. Finally, the situation in Alía serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of communities to forest fires, especially in the context of climate change that can intensify the frequency and severity of these events. Prevention and preparedness are key to facing these challenges, and the response from the Junta de Extremadura is an important step in this regard. Vigilance and rapid action are essential to protect both the population and the surrounding environment.