Fire in Castromil, situated between Zamora and Ourense, has been reduced to the lowest level of alert, resulting in a local restriction of access.

The forest fire in Castromil, Spain, has been reduced to level 1 on the Potential Severity Index (PSI), according to the latest reports. Despite this improvement, the fire is still experiencing reproductions, and approximately 400 hectares have been burned. Approximately 60% of the perimeter of the fire has been extinguished, and the confinement of Castromil has been lifted due to improved conditions.

In a positive development, the fire in Garcibuey has been reduced to level 0, and the fire in Salamanca town is now under control. However, a new fire has started in the Orense municipality of Carballeda de Valdeorras, Galicia, affecting approximately 150 hectares.

Good weather conditions are expected for the night, including a drop in temperatures, an increase in humidity, and a decrease in wind speed, which should aid in the efforts to extinguish the fires.

In Navarra, a fire in Urraul Alto is causing concern due to its potential to seriously affect forest goods. The situation 2 of the Special Plan for Civil Protection from Forest Fires (INFONA) was activated for the fire in Urraul Alto. Nine aerial means, from the state and Navarra governments, are working to extinguish the fire, along with four firefighting teams and local authorities such as the fire department units from Sangüesa, Corovilla, and Navascués, environmental wardens, and the Policía Foral of Navarra.

Meanwhile, in Extremadura, the reactivated fire in Jarilla (Cáceres) has burned over 17,350 hectares, making it the most virulent fire in recent Extremadura history. Six aerial means and four land units are working to control the fire.

In a separate development, forest firefighters in León are protesting for a year-round public and professional operation to improve their working conditions and ensure better firefighting capabilities.

The fires in Castromil and Urraul Alto started in Portugal and have spread to Spain. The fire in Castromil started around 11:00 AM, and it has burned in a forest area of pine and poplar, which started in a harvested field not yet packed. The fire in Urraul Alto started in a harvested field and has spread to a forest area of pine and poplar.

It may rain between 5 and 6 AM in the area of the Castromil fire, which should further aid in the efforts to extinguish the fire. The public is advised to stay informed and follow the instructions of local authorities regarding any evacuation orders or safety measures.