Authorities confined 150 children in a holiday home on Friday morning after a wildfire broke out near La Bisbal d’Empordà, in Girona province. Bombers de la Generalitat reported that all the children were safe. No injuries were reported among the children or staff.
The alert was raised at 9:17 a.m., after the fire started near the GI-660. Firefighters sent 22 units to tackle the blaze: 17 ground teams and five helicopters. Authorities closed the road as a precaution because of dense smoke.
La Bisbal d’Empordà is in the Baix Empordà comarca, an area with rural and forested landscapes. Heat and dry conditions can increase wildfire risk, making clear communications and sheltering procedures impressive for facilities hosting large groups near vegetation. They also need planned evacuation routes.
The fire was brought under control, and the children and staff remained safe. The response showed the importance of coordinating emergency services and protecting people at facilities near areas vulnerable to wildfire.
