A massive wildfire has swept through approximately 750 hectares of woodland near Costa Brava, leading to the evacuation of up to 12,000 individuals. The fire, fueled by the strong tramontana wind, continues to rage in Girona, located in the northeastern region of Spain, casting a large smoke cloud over the popular tourist destination.
Residents in the Empordà area have been issued precautionary orders to stay indoors, impacting around 12,000 people. Additionally, 40,000 individuals have received alerts via Es-Alert, Spain’s national emergency notification system, on their mobile phones, advising them on safety measures.
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