It's been over a week since it originated the fire in Paüls, in the Baix Ebre, which affected 3,321 hectares of agricultural and forest land. In the first images obtained from the air after the extinction of the fire, the devastation of the flames can be seen as far away as Xerta, Aldover, Alfara de Carles and Tivenys.

After four days, firefighters have declared the Paüls forest fire under control. The control phase took place at 10:56 p.m., and the fire department concludes that the flames affected an area of 3,321 hectares. Efforts are now focused on inspecting nine hot spots to extinguish them. The light rain that fell in the area throughout the night and the drop in temperatures have helped to cool the ground.

Once the worst is over, and with the improvement in weather conditions, this Tuesday afternoon the Firefighters declared the situation stabilized. perimeter of the forest fire in Baix EbreThe last of the remaining home confinement measures have also been lifted, and residents of Paül are now allowed to leave their homes, three days after the proximity of the flames and ash forced them to remain indoors. Earlier this morning, Public Protection had already authorized the lifting of the restrictions. mobility restrictions in other municipalities and decentralized entities affected. In total, the fire has kept 18,000 residents at home.

The windows are closed, the panes are covered in black dust, and the heat, which, despite the fans, enters the scattered houses of Els Ports. Suddenly, a loud explosion is heard, and a neighbor can't help but open the window. After this, more explosions follow, and among the WhatsApp groups of residents in the area of the town of Jesús (Tortosa, Baix Ebre), they are clear: the fire burning in the Els Ports Natural Park detonates the bombs buried since the Civil War.

HeBaix Ebre fire, which has already burned some 3,200 hectares of mostly forested land, remains active and maintains the lockdown of 18,000 people. Strong winds during Monday night, with sustained gusts of 90 kilometers per hour, complicated attempts to contain the fire, but throughout Tuesday, the flames were prevented from spreading further into the Els Ports Natural Park. With some optimism given an improved weather forecast, firefighters worked intensely last night to try to stabilize the fire, something that has not yet been achieved.