Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Above Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria Nearing Extinguishment
Firefighters have contained a lightning-induced wildfire near Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria using ground teams and aerial water drops. The fire is set to be declared out later today amid ongoing vigilance.
Key Points
- Firefighters battling lightning-ignited blaze near Sant Julià de Lòria using ground teams and helicopter water drops from Aixàs reservoir
- Emergency services responded to alerts before noon Thursday, keeping fire contained
- Shift commander expects official declaration of fire out this afternoon
- Crews to monitor site post-extinguishment to prevent flare-ups; burned area size undisclosed
Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish a lightning-sparked wildfire above the Canòlich sanctuary in Sant Julià de Lòria, with the operation on track to wrap up this afternoon.
Andorran emergency services responded to multiple alerts received just before noon on Thursday, deploying ground teams and aerial resources to the site. A helicopter has been dropping water—sourced from the nearby Aixàs reservoir—to prevent any spread or reignition.
The shift commander confirmed the blaze should be officially declared out later today, though crews remain on scene for monitoring. No information has been provided on the extent of the burned area.
The fire, ignited amid earlier storms, prompted a rapid intervention that has kept it contained so far. Operations persist to guard against potential flare-ups.
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