Overview
- The Sierra Espuña blaze, which began Sunday near Llano de las Cabras in Aledo, was declared extinguished after a large air and ground operation.
- Regional officials estimate 436 hectares burned in Aledo, and the Guardia Civil’s SEPRONA unit is investigating the cause.
- Murcia activated Plan Infomur Level 2, a high-severity status that brings in state support such as UME troops and water‑bombing aircraft.
- Authorities evacuated 80 scouts and 14 adults from Finca Caruana as a precaution, and a cattle farm was cleared.
- In Losar de la Vera, Extremadura reports about 200 hectares burned in a separate fire that likely began with a pasture burn and remains active.