Mombeltrán, Spain – On the night of July 28, a large forest fire erupted in Mombeltrán, bringing back grim memories of a similar blaze 16 years ago. Local residents quickly sprang into action, providing crucial assistance to protect homes and contain the spreading flames even before official emergency services could fully mobilize. Eyewitnesses described the terrifying scene as the fire rapidly advanced, crossing roads and threatening residential areas. 'There was no one, no one here initially,' stated a local resident in a video, expressing frustration over the perceived delay in official response. 'This is what happens when the mountain isn't kept clean.' The community's swift, unassisted efforts were instrumental in controlling a section of the fire that had breached a main road. By the morning, the extent of the devastation became clearer, with the landscape shrouded in thick smoke. Aerial and ground resources eventually arrived and began working to extinguish the blaze. Local volunteers played a critical role in evacuating residents from threatened chalets, highlighting the community's solidarity. 'There were very few resources, and the wind was strong, causing many embers to ignite new fires everywhere,' another resident explained. 'Mombeltrán is now out of immediate danger, but the morning looks grim.' The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by rural communities in managing forest health and responding to large-scale natural disasters, with residents expressing gratitude to the volunteers who stepped up in a moment of crisis.
El incendio forestal de Mombeltrán desatado en la noche del 28 de julio ya ha arrasado 500 hectáreas. Una ganadera ha denunciado la situación en un i…
