Forest fire in Polop affects 36 hectares and blocks roads

The forest fire that broke out this Tuesday in a difficult-to-access terrace in the Bacorero area, in Polop de la Marina (Alicante), has already affected about 36 hectares and has forced the closure of two roads, while ten aircraft and eighteen ground crews are working in the area to try to stabilize the fire. According to sources from the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium, the fire started shortly before noon as a rural mountain vegetation fire and, due to its progression, was later reclassified as a forest fire, prompting a immediate reinforcement of resources displaced persons. More air and ground resources Air resources have increased from seven to ten As the day progressed, the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium also increased its deployment on the ground to a total of thirteen of its own crews, supported by other specialized teams. In the extinction tasks Five ground units and five fire engines are also involved. forest firefighters of the GeneralitatAlso participating are three environmental agents and a prevention unit, which reinforce the monitoring of secondary outbreaks and the analysis of the evolution of the fire front. This combined deployment of air and ground resources aims to contain the fire's perimeter and protect both the forest and the nearest populated areas. The mountainous terrain and difficult access by land complicate firefighting efforts, making aerial resources crucial for the continuous release of water. water discharges and revespradant. Level 1 of the Special Forest Fire Plan The Emergency Coordination Centre of the Valencian Community has established the Situation 1 of the Special Forest Fire Plan (PEIF), as reported by the 112 CV on their social media account X. PEIF Situation 1 A state of emergency is declared when an emergency caused by one or more fires could seriously affect forest resources. It also considers the possibility that the fire could have a minor impact on the population or non-forest assets, in which case coordination measures between the different emergency services are intensified. This level also implies a continuous monitoring of the evolution of the fire and the possibility of reinforcing resources if weather conditions or the intensity of the flames worsen. The goal is to prevent the fire from reaching a higher level of risk to people, homes, and infrastructure. Road closures and calls for caution Municipal sources have indicated that it has CV-70 closed to trafficThe road closures between Polop and Guadalest, as well as the CV-7621, which connects Polop with the hamlet of Xirles, are intended to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles and prevent dangerous situations for drivers. The Polop Town Council has requested through its Facebook profile that Residents and visitors should avoid traveling through the affected area. He also urged that the instructions of the security forces and emergency services be respected at all times, given the rapid spread of a forest fire in a mountainous environment. For his part, the president of the GeneralitatJuanfran Pérez Llorca has indicated on his official X profile that he continues 'closely' monitoring the evolution Regarding the Polop forest fire, he explained that he had spoken with the regional secretary for Emergencies and the mayor of the municipality to get a firsthand account of the situation. 'All emergency services are already working in the area. Maximum caution and attention 'to their instructions', the head of the Consell stressed, in a message directed especially to the population and to people who are in areas close to the fire. As firefighting efforts progress and data on the affected area is updated, emergency services will communicate any changes in the situation, including possible new road closures or additional recommendations to the public.