The fire, which started on Saturday, has already burned 7,500 hectares, 300 more than in the morning's report. The wind, with gusts up to 30 km/h, has been the main threat to the firefighting team, preventing more than 25 aerial resources from flying for safety reasons. One of the firefighting chiefs, Raül Gil, explained that they experienced "hours of great uncertainty".
The situation has been critical in some areas, such as near Aín, where there were fears of the fire jumping the 223 road. However, from midday onwards, some critical points have allowed aerial resources to return, helping to control the situation. The protection of citizens and urban centers has been prioritized.
The operation is working intensely to reach the night in the best possible conditions, aided by a breeze that is dispersing the smoke and improving visibility. An "opportunity window" is expected with a gentle westerly wind, increased humidity, and lower temperatures.
According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), humidity will increase to 80-90% during the night, and the smoke will spread throughout the Millars valley.
The 18 evacuated municipalities will not be able to return home until tomorrow at the earliest, as confirmed by the Minister of Emergencies, Juan Carlos Valderrama. The decision will be assessed in the next Cecopi meeting.
The Onda City Council reports restrictions on drinking or cooking tap water in 16 affected municipalities, including La Vilavella, Artana, Eslida, Aín, Alcúdia de Veo, Tales, Onda, Alfondeguilla, Fuentes de Ayódar, Ayódar, Torralba del Pinar, Suera, Villamalur, la Vall d'Uixó, and Betxí, until analyses confirm the supply is "completely safe".
President Juanfran Pérez Llorca explained that air and water quality measurements are being taken.
The Minister of Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, emphasized that fire prevention is the responsibility of the autonomous communities and debunked "falsehoods" about forest cleaning, stating that the law permits it.
She advocated for a state pact against climate emergencies and noted that six times more hectares have been burned than last year, making it worse than the summer of 2025.
