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Forest fire feat
DURING this scorching summer, the City Council's Forestry Brigades have proven to be a vital force in preventing wildfires. With more than fifty personnel dedicated to safeguarding 2,300 hectares of land, their efforts have paid off, as the region experienced just one forest fire. The recent incident occurred at the Javalí Viejo gunpowder factory, where over 3,000 square meters of scrubland and trees were engulfed in flames. Thanks to the swift response of the highly specialised troops, the fire was brought under control in little more than an hour.
The team is made up of ten Local Police officers, 38 firefighters, their fleet of vehicles, and four Civil Protection volunteers, this dedicated firefighting team works intensively during the summer months, when temperatures soar, and the risk of forest fires escalates. To enhance their capabilities, the team has incorporated stateoftheart technology, including a cuttingedge drone. They have ramped up surveillance in areas of dense tree mass adding an extra layer of protection. Thanks to the relentless efforts of Murcia's Forestry Brigades and the use of Modern Tech ensure a safe summer for the region.
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