The Provincial Consortium of Firefighters of Castellón continues its efforts to extinguish the fire declared last Saturday, July 25, in the municipality of La Vall d'Uixó. The blaze has already affected 7,200 hectares and has a perimeter of 67 kilometers.
Throughout Monday, July 27, over 400 personnel and 30 aerial units are working in the deployment to quell the flames. The 18 evacuated municipalities remain so, including 16 complete urban centers and sectors of Betxí and La Vall d'Uixó. More than 16,000 people have been evacuated, with around 500 being assisted in facilities in the neighboring towns of Onda, Segorbe, Nules, and Moncofa.
Over 65,000 residents in Betxí, La Vall d'Uixó, and Onda remain confined. The Diputación de Castellón and the Generalitat Valenciana have reported that evacuations and confinements will continue until 11:59 PM today, or as the fire's evolution permits, to ensure the safety and efficiency of emergency operations.
The Mobility Services Management Center (CEGESEM) keeps several roads closed: 2223, 2224, CV-200, CV-203, CV-205, CV-215, CV-219, CV-223, and CV-230. The Diputación and the Generalitat express gratitude for the collaboration of the fire consortia from Alicante, Valencia, the UME, and the governments of Catalonia, Aragon, and the Balearic Islands.
The Provincial Consortium of Firefighters of Castellón emphasizes the importance of not accessing the fire zone and following the instructions of emergency services. The Cecopi meeting at 3:30 PM will assess air quality for the potential return of confined residents.
According to Aemet forecasts, a meteorological change is expected with increased humidity and north winds by midday, which could aid extinction efforts but also lead to rapid fire spread in challenging areas. The mayor of Onda has requested reinforcements, including water tanker trucks from the Alicante Consortium.
The night passed calmly due to the absence of wind and increased humidity, according to the mayor of Onda. However, the coming hours will be crucial for controlling the fire, which remains active and has burned over 7,000 hectares.
