17 people evicted and at least two homes affected in the Balmaseda fire, with four active outbreaks

The fire has forced the suspension of the ‘Putxeras’ ContestThe fire declared in the Balmaseda area (Vizcaya) with four active outbreaks has forced the eviction of 17 people and at least two homes have been affected, as confirmed by the Department of Security. Security has specified that the director of Emergency Attention and Meteorology of the Basque Government, Ricardo Ituarte, is going to the place and it has been decided to install the advanced command center on the football field. According to the latest update of the data At 1:40 p.m., there were four active sources of fire around Balmaseda. This fire, which has forced the suspension of the ‘Putxeras’ Contest, scheduled for this Sunday in the municipality, has also led to the eviction of 17 people and, at least , two homes are affected. For its part, the Bizkaia Provincial Council has specified that, between Balmaseda and Zalla, they have the entire parks of Zalla and Urioste working, plus a provision of Derio and another from Iurreta. There are also 12 water vehicles and four forestry checkpoints in operation. In addition, he specified that Álava is being supported with two tanks and three forestry vehicles.