Spain limits fire in 2400-hectare forest
Partial control has been achieved over a forest fire in the Catalonia region in northeastern Spain, after it destroyed approximately 2,400 hectares in Girona Province. Firefighters continue their efforts to fully extinguish the flames. About 440 firefighters and 250 members of the military emergency unit participated in battling the fire, which broke out yesterday, Friday. A ban was imposed on more than 12,000 people leaving their homes, with no reports of injuries or fatalities. Police also arrested a person suspected of causing the fire, as investigations continue to determine whether the incident was due to neglect. This comes amidst an early start to the wildfire season in Spain, with ongoing heatwaves and drought conditions.
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