Los Gallardos wildfire stabilized after claiming 12 lives, burning 7,000 hectares

The devastating wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, has been stabilized, announced Juan Manuel Moreno, president of the Junta de Andalucía. The blaze, which tragically resulted in 12 fatalities and scorched 7,000 hectares, is now under control after intense efforts.

"We can deliver the good news of the stabilization of this bloody, difficult, and terrible fire, as we have experienced," Moreno stated from the advanced command post. He expressed confidence that no further fatalities would be discovered. Favorable weather conditions, including 90% humidity, aided the stabilization efforts, allowing for the lifting of confinement in several affected areas.

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We can deliver the good news of the stabilization of this bloody, difficult, and terrible fire, as we have experienced.

Around 1,000 residents who were evacuated due to the fire's rapid spread, which at times advanced at 100 meters per minute, are anticipated to return to their homes on Sunday. The Military Unit of Emergencies (UME) will withdraw its active involvement as the emergency level has been downgraded to operational level 1, concluding its significant contribution to the firefighting efforts.

While the fire is stabilized, the focus now shifts to controlling and extinguishing the remaining flames, with 90 firefighters from Infoca actively working on the scene. The identification of the 12 deceased victims remains complex, with DNA analysis underway. The Guardia Civil continues to search the area, but no additional bodies have been found. Moreno affirmed that he has no information suggesting any residents were not personally alerted to safety measures during the fire's advance.

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I have full confidence that no more victims will appear.