The Vall d'Uixó fire affects 8,500 hectares as some residents return home

Authorities allow the return of evacuees from several neighborhoods, although the fire remains active.

Image of the smoke column caused by the forest fire in the Sierra de Espadán.
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Image of the smoke column caused by the forest fire in the Sierra de Espadán.

The forest fire declared in the municipality of Vall d'Uixó has already burned 8,500 hectares and maintains a perimeter of 72 kilometers, according to data from the Provincial Fire Consortium.

Following the CECOPI meeting, it was announced that residents of the Toledo, Carbonaire, Sant Antoni, and Sant Josep neighborhoods can return to their homes. However, the town's confinement remains in place until 08:00 on Tuesday for safety reasons.
The extinguishing device, which includes more than 400 personnel and 30 aerial assets, continues to work to stabilize the fire. Authorities have indicated that weather forecasts, with light winds and increased humidity, could favor the work of emergency teams during the night.
Currently, evacuation measures remain in place in several municipalities in the area, such as Aín, Alcudia de Veo, Alfondeguilla, Tales, Eslida, la Vilavella, Artana, Sueras, Villamalur, Torralba, Ayódar, Fuentes de Ayódar, Chóvar, Azuébar, Almedíjar, and the hamlet of Artesa, as well as residential areas in Betxí.

"The forecasts are moderately optimistic, and we have to wait to see how the night develops to consolidate work towards stabilization, but the fire is still active."

Raúl Gil · Director of Extinction
On the other hand, Coves de Sant Josep have reported that the site was not directly affected by the fire and is scheduled to reopen to the public this Tuesday, July 28, resuming its normal activity.