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Government strengthens efforts against Niebla fire

More than 500 personnel are combating the fire in Niebla, which has affected 20,000 hectares and led to the evacuation of 681 people.

Government strengthens efforts against Niebla fire
Photo: Rafael Jiménez · Openverse · BY-SA

The government has activated new resources to combat the fire in Niebla, in the province of Huelva, where more than 500 personnel are currently in the area. According to 20minutos, the fire has affected 20,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of 681 people, 500 of them in Huelva and 181 in Seville.

The situation has necessitated the closure of numerous roads as a safety measure. Authorities continue to work on controlling the fire and monitoring the affected areas.