Forest fire hits Costa Brava and leads to confinement of tourist towns in Spain

Fire in Spain
Reuters
A forest fire hit the region near the Costa Brava, in northeast Spain, this Friday (3). The fire led authorities to order the preventive confinement of more than ten municipalities in the coastal area of Catalonia, known for its high tourist flow.
The flames started in the morning near the city of La Bisbal d'Empordà, in the province of Girona, about 20 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. Strong winds coming from the north contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which advanced towards inhabited and tourist areas.
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Faced with the advance of the flames, regional authorities decreed the confinement of several locations, including the resort of Platja d'Aro, one of the most popular destinations in the region during the European summer.
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More than 50 fire teams were mobilized to fight the fire, including 11 aerial units, according to the Catalan Fire Department. Containment work continues throughout the day.
The authorities also asked residents of the metropolitan region of Barcelona to avoid traveling to the Costa Brava. In a statement on social media, firefighters recommended that visitors who usually travel to the coast on weekends "postpone trips to these areas" until the situation is under control.

Source: G1