Please, BE CAUTIOUS throughout the summer. In #Andalucía we have an average of 15 small forest fire outbreaks daily. And there are days with up to 22! Maximum alert. Always follow the instructions of the emergency teams. Let's avoid a new tragedy. #IFLosGallardos (translated)
The stabilization is the beginning of the end of one of the fastest fires in the history of #Andalusia. Hope emerges in ground zero. Thanks to all the mobilized media. Their coordinated and team action is, once again, an admirable example. (translated)
🔴 Good news. After very difficult days, the @Plan_INFOCA declares the #IFLosGallardos stabilized. The fire is contained and restricted. Therefore, we downgrade to operational situation 1 and the gradual return of the 1,000 people who remained evacuated is authorized. (translated)
The number of deceased victims due to #IFLosGallardos rises to 12. A major tragedy. Please, I ask that all recommendations from the emergency teams working to contain the fire and locate the missing persons are followed. Maximum caution. (translated)
We analyze the last hour of #IFLosGallardos at the Forward Command Post. There are 30 aircraft and hundreds of personnel fighting the fire. My gratitude to all the teams for their utmost dedication, unity, and collaboration. Stay strong and keep fighting. (translated)
I have received a call from King Felipe. I want to thank him for his concern, his heartfelt condolences, and the message of affection and solidarity that he has conveyed to all the people of Andalusia. Now the most important thing is to continue protecting all those affected by #IFLosGallardos. (translated)
I am on my way to Almería. The consequences of #IFLosGallardos are devastating. ▪️There are 19 people unaccounted for. ▪️At least 11 deceased. ▪️And 8 injured, 4 of them seriously. We are all focused on helping those affected and the team is working tirelessly to secure the area. (translated)
Con el alma encogida y rotos de dolor. Nuestro profundo pesar a las familias de las seis personas fallecidas en el #IFLosGallardos y el cariño de todos a los municipios afectados por el incendio. Una tragedia. Estamos consternados por esta terrible noticia.
Un incendio forestal en Los Gallardos, Almería, ha causado la muerte de al menos seis personas, que fueron encontradas en una pedanía de Bédar y en vehículos, mientras se llevan a cabo evacuaciones y labores de extinción por parte de 150 efectivos y unidades de emergencia. #IFLosGallardos #incendio #Almería
With a heavy heart and broken with pain. Our deepest condolences to the families of the six people who passed away in the #IFLosGallardos and the affection of everyone for the municipalities affected by the fire. A tragedy. We are dismayed by this terrible news. (translated)
Be very careful. We have activated operational situation 2 due to the complexity and evolution of #IFLosGallardos. 150 members of @Plan_INFOCA are working in the area. We are concerned and very attentive. Maximum caution all night, please. (translated)
