Spain: Raging Wildfire Destroys Important Old Growth Woodland Forest Preserve
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Spain: Raging Wildfire Destroys Important Old Growth Woodland Forest Preserve
2012-04-02 04:14:11 Xinhua
Thousands of hectares of ancient woodland have been destroyed in a fire in the Spanish autonomous community of Galacia.
The forest fire, has caused widespread destruction in the Natural Park of Eume.
This natural park, covering an area of 9,000 hectares on the north-west coast of Spain, boasts "wildwood" dating back hundreds of years.
The fire has destroyed around 500 hectares of trees and a further 250 hectares of scrubland.
Many areas of Spain have been hit hard by continuing drought conditions, making the forested areas susceptible to wildfires.
A total of 224 troops from Spain's Military Emergency Unit, backed by five helicopters and for fire-fighting aircraft, worked throughout the day trying to bring the flames under control and establishing a perimeter to the fire late on Sunday.
Meanwhile, 200 people had to be evacuated from their homes in several nearby villages.
Spain has experienced its driest winter in 70 years and although some rain is forecast for the coming week, experts are predicting a high risk of further fires throughout the spring and summer.
Spain: Raging Wildfire Destroys Important Old Growth Woodland Forest Preserve
2012-04-02 04:14:11 Xinhua
Thousands of hectares of ancient woodland have been destroyed in a fire in the Spanish autonomous community of Galacia.
The forest fire, has caused widespread destruction in the Natural Park of Eume.
This natural park, covering an area of 9,000 hectares on the north-west coast of Spain, boasts "wildwood" dating back hundreds of years.
The fire has destroyed around 500 hectares of trees and a further 250 hectares of scrubland.
Many areas of Spain have been hit hard by continuing drought conditions, making the forested areas susceptible to wildfires.
A total of 224 troops from Spain's Military Emergency Unit, backed by five helicopters and for fire-fighting aircraft, worked throughout the day trying to bring the flames under control and establishing a perimeter to the fire late on Sunday.
Meanwhile, 200 people had to be evacuated from their homes in several nearby villages.
Spain has experienced its driest winter in 70 years and although some rain is forecast for the coming week, experts are predicting a high risk of further fires throughout the spring and summer.
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