Controlled Farm Burn Near El Tarter Sparks Wildfire Alarm
Fire service confirms farmers' authorized meadow clearing caused thick smoke and flames, reassuring residents no emergency response needed.
Key Points
- Residents reported thick smoke and flames near El Tarter road at 10am Monday, fearing wildfire.
- Fire service confirmed it was authorized controlled farm burn for meadow clearing.
- No emergency response needed; operation supervised with no risks to people or property.
- Firefighters urged public calm, noting routine safety measures for such burns.
Residents and drivers near El Tarter alerted the fire service around 10am on Monday after noticing thick smoke and flames rising close to the road, sparking brief concern over a possible wildfire.
The fire service quickly confirmed the activity was a controlled burn carried out by local farmers to clear meadows, fully authorized and supervised with no need for an emergency response. Crews were already aware of the operation, which unfolded without incidents or risks to people, property, or traffic.
Videos shared by witnesses showed the dense plume and visible flames, drawing attention from passersby. Firefighters stressed the routine nature of such burns, which follow strict safety measures during appropriate seasons, and urged calm among the public.
No further action was required, and the episode generated widespread notice but passed without complications.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources:
- Diari d'Andorra•
Alerta per una crema controlada al Tarter
- Altaveu•
Una fumera al Tarter inquieta els veïns per una crema controlada
- Diari d'Andorra•
Alerta per una crema controlada al Tarter
- El Periòdic•
[Amb vídeo] Una fumera al Tarter alerta els veïns, tot i que els Bombers asseguren que és una crema controlada