El wind shift to the south During the night, the situation of the fire affecting Degaña and its surroundings has become more complicated. The gusts of wind have pushed the front over the peaks in the direction of Ibias, forcing emergency services to redouble their efforts to sustain defense lines.
The authorities have reported that, despite a slight respite in the middle of the morning, the day entails difficult hours until the wind shifts to a northerly component. The operation insists on caution: the topography and the forest mass slow down the advance, but the wind remains the great unknown.
Wind change complicates work in Degaña
The fire, originated in the Leonese area of Anllares, one of the fire fronts in León, surpassed the first line of defense and continues advancing along ridges towards the border with Ibias. The command post has prioritized the Cienfuegos strip to prevent the front from entering the municipality, paying special attention to the points where the South wind channel the flames.
During the morning, monitoring at Cecopi confirmed that the wind direction remained unfavorable, complicating the finishing work. Even so, those responsible for the operation point to a slight improvement intermittent that allows the perimeter to be maintained while awaiting the change of regime.
Air and ground reinforcements on the main front
The response on the ground has increased with a dozen or so aircraft dedicated to Degaña and coordination units, in addition to the Civil Guard helicopter Cuco. On the ground, they operate dozens of troops from different bodies, heavy machinery and forestry brigades deployed to secure trails and cores.
The Principality has requested the support of the EMU and has moved checkpoints closer to the most exposed villages as a preventative measure. The priority is to protect homes and reinforce the lines at high altitudes, where the wind accelerates spread and makes direct work with tools difficult.
Improvement window with northern component
Forecasts point to a shift of the wind towards the north in the early afternoon, which should help contain the front and facilitate unloading flights. Until then, the operation's command anticipates a stretch of resistance, with defensive maneuvers in the most active sectors.
The expected relief could allow for the consolidation of anchors and finishes in the summits, where efforts are being concentrated to prevent the flames from reaching the valley. The expected drop in temperatures in the coming hours would add additional leeway to the operation.
Effect of gusts in the southwestern region
The same wind which complicates Degaña has reactivated outbreaks in Genestoso (Cangas del Narcea) and in the area of Caunedo-Gúa-Perlunes (Somiedo), according to the live fire reportsSome aircraft have supported these points in a way selective, while checkpoints with fire engines monitor the perimeter to act immediately.
Teams of Asturias along with external reinforcements, including the Foral Community of Navarre and international provisions. However, the bulk of the in the media It is concentrated in Degaña due to its potential impact on the population and the complexity of the relief.
Work on summits and defense lines
With the push of the on, the strategy is to attack the fire at height and maintain firebreak lines to prevent the front from leaving the ridges towards IbiasOn the Leonese side, the defenses built in the valley have been gaining strength, which helps to stabilize the flank that fuels the advance.
The crews have executed firewalls and bank clearance in key areas, combining aerial discharges with chainsaw work and hand tools. Although the effect of water on the wooded area is slowest traveller, download repetitions and ground effort are containing reproductions.
Situation and recent developments
After a complex start to the day, the partial shift in the air has allowed contain The most worrying thrust and limit the affected area on the Degaña front. The afternoon balance is more favorable, but the weather is in charge and the fire cannot be dismissed. stabilized as long as gusts and hot spots persist at altitude.
The authorities insist on the prudence and the need to maintain reinforced means until the perimeters are consolidated. The combination of wind, relief and fuel requires constant monitoring and adjustment of the device based on each component change.
The balance sheet leaves a picture of progressive improvement In Degaña, this is linked to the role of the wind: when it blew from the south, the operation has held up to avoid jumps; with the entry of the north, windows have been opened to consolidate lines and reduce the push towards Ibias.
