The forest fire that broke out on Tuesday at five in Baleira (Lugo) has increased in recent hours and there are already 500 hectares burned, according to the latest data provided by the Department of Rural Affairs of the Xunta de Galicia.
Situation two is still active, a preventive measure due to the proximity of the flames to the houses. This fire is the largest in Galicia so far this year.
The strong gusts of wind and their changing direction are greatly complicating the tasks of the firefighting teams. This meteorological adverse event led to the withdrawal of air resources at one in the afternoon.
In the province of Lugo, the Vieiro fire, in Viveiro, has been stabilized after razing 80 hectares; while that of Alfoz remains active with 70 devastated hectares.
In Ourense, that of Covelo, in Viana do Bolo, is under control after burning 70 hectares. In that province, in Entrimo, in the place of Venceáns, another fire has started affecting 10 hectares of the Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés natural park.
The evolution of fires begins with active fires, which later become stabilized, continue to be controlled, and end when they are extinguished.
Rural Environment reminds that the free telephone number 085 is available to citizens, which they should call in case of detecting a forest fire.
In addition, there is an anonymous and free telephone number, 900 815 085, to report any suspected or known criminal activity of arson.
