Alert Fires in Obanos - 30 minutes before Puente la Reina

[MichelleO]

I walked into Puente la Reina today. Maximum temperature here is about 42°C at 6pm.
I've just watched the news and they are talking about fires in Obanos - about 30 minutes walk before Puente la Reina.
I've tried Googling to see if it's on the Camino path but I can't find anything recent.
People in Pamplona need to be aware that the path may be affected.
If anyone has any more information please post.

 

[Bradypus]

According to this article the fire is a few km south of the Camino Frances between Mendigorría and Artajona. But these fires can spread rapidly in such conditions. As well to keep an eye on events.

Bomberos de cuatro parques, dos helicópteros y dos aviones intervienen en el incendio en la zona de Artajona

www.lavanguardia.com

 

[MichelleO]

According to this article the fire is a few km south of the Camino Frances between Mendigorría and Artajona. But these fires can spread rapidly in such conditions. As well to keep an eye on events.

Bomberos de cuatro parques, dos helicópteros y dos aviones intervienen en el incendio en la zona de Artajona

www.lavanguardia.com

On the television news the Mayoress of Obanos is speaking about how the fires are affecting Obanos. I think there are a couple of fire zones.

 

[Bradypus]

On the television news the Mayoress of Obanos is speaking about how the fires are affecting Obanos. I think there are a couple of fire zones.

This website is giving live updates. Apparently the fire has spread but so far is not close to the urban areas.

Remite la intensidad del incendio de Valdizarbe

El fuego afecta a los términos municipales de Artajona, Obanos, Mendigorria y Puente la Reina

www.diariodenavarra.es

 

[lt56ny]

With the growing amount of fires and unwalkable temperatures on camino routes I feel very badly for those people who because of work and other circumstances have to walk during peak fire/temperature season. I also worry if in the future this will lower the number of pilgrims and hurt so many family owned businesses that support pilgrims.

 

[Bradypus]

A short video clip on Twitter from the fire service showing some of the damage caused by the fires

https://twitter.com/x/status/1695512524521693438

 

[MARSKA]

Please keep us informed! Thanks.

 

[trecile]

Please keep us informed! Thanks.

That fire occurred 3 weeks ago.