Day: August 26, 2012

Bedar reopened

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Bedar has been reopened amongst many votes of thanks from all residents and authorities to the brave firefighters who worked so hard to prevent a greater disaster. Here’s a video from national TVE1:   1.000 evacuados desde anoche por el incendio de Bedar, AlmeríaVer vídeo The fire has now been declared fully controlled, although firefighters continue to make safe the zone. Only two injuries have been reported, both firefighters suffering from smoke inhalation who were Continue reading Bedar reopened→

Fire contained, several houses destroyed, started on purpose says Junta

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At a 13:00 press briefing, the Authorities say that the fire is “controlled”, has burnt at least 400 hectares of scrub and pine, and was almost certainly a deliberate act. Sonia Ferrer, the delegate of the Government for the Junta de Andalucia in the province, told journalists that the Infoca and UME teams continue to scour the burnt areas to ensure that the fire does not spring back into life, and added that there is Continue reading Fire contained, several houses destroyed, started on purpose says Junta→

2000 people continue to fight the fire says government

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A 10:30 press statement by the Civil Governors’ office in Almeria says that over 2,000 people continue to fight the fire in Bédar, and that the village remains shut. The Governor says that 14 Infoca brigades, each consisting of 98 people, are active, as well as two ground loading planes, seven helicopters and a spotter plane. The military units from the UME are also on the ground with 88 specialists and some thirty vehicles. The Continue reading 2000 people continue to fight the fire says government→

Fire continues – Environmental deputy says fires were intentional

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As of 8:30 this morning, the Bedar fire continued, but now the other side of the Bedar mountains and well away from the village. The fire appeared to be mainly contained. At least 250 hectares of scrub and pinetrees were burnt, according to a statement last night by the Delegate of the Government in Almeria. Units from the Army’s Emergency Response Unit (UME) turned up overnight with three powerful fire trucks and more manpower, helping Continue reading Fire continues – Environmental deputy says fires were intentional→