Fires in Spain

[TulasiPriya]

Apologies if this isn't the right thread, but I searched the forum and only saw threads about Portugal. I was googling for info about the fires, and Google Maps showed one in Spain. No idea how big it is. Seems to be between Astorga and Ponferrada.

Severe fire

Updated 11 hours ago

www.google.com

 

[ELHS220]

Apologies if this isn't the right thread, but I searched the forum and only saw threads about Portugal. I was googling for info about the fires, and Google Maps showed one in Spain. No idea how big it is. Seems to be between Astorga and Ponferrada.

Severe fire

Updated 11 hours ago

www.google.com

Looks like it’s well north of the CF.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Thank you, @TulasiPriya, for posting this information. I will be in Ponferrada next week.

 

[Donna Sch]

There are some spots relevant to those on the Sanabrés/VDLP.

 

[Liica]

Apologies if this isn't the right thread, but I searched the forum and only saw threads about Portugal. I was googling for info about the fires, and Google Maps showed one in Spain. No idea how big it is. Seems to be between Astorga and Ponferrada.

Severe fire

Updated 11 hours ago

www.google.com

Open Google Maps (the App) and select the option WILDFIRES. then you will see it.

(Don’t scroll down to Bra.z.i.l, you’ll be shocked). It’s everywhere.

There’s also some infos at the Guardia Civil at Instagram.

 

[Tincatinker]

Try here: https://forest-fire.emergency.copernicus.eu/apps/effis_current_situation/

 

[JabbaPapa]

Most of the fires this year seem to have been either nowhere near any Camino route or near some very tertiary routes trod by a dozen or fewer pilgrims in any given year.

 

[Blister Bill]

The one you mention is close to Branuelas which is on the Via Kunig. I start from Leon on Friday so will carry extra water just in case !

 

[Mike Long]

We are in Quintanilla del Valle and working our way to Porqueros and then Branuelas so watching the situation. Maria here is also checking with forest management contacts she has. We have read that the perimeter of the 17 acres fire is now under control.

 

[Pelegrin]

The fire in Brañuelas have been 450 Ha that is 1112 acres.

 

[BenoitCamino]

Try here: https://forest-fire.emergency.copernicus.eu/apps/effis_current_situation/

What an excellent resource from Copernicus--thank you!

This brings up a question I have meant to ask, as I approach my departure date of October 28th 2024 from O Cebreiro: What have the precipitation and temperature trends been like this late summer and fall for the final 150 km? For example, has it been cooler and wetter than usual, or unusually dry? The Fire Danger Forecast for several of the factors on this Copernicus map implies areas of dryness, especially approaching Santiago itself.

But what have people found in reality this year?

Thanks, Benoit