A total of 40 brotherhoods will end their return journeys from El Rocío this Wednesday, heading back to their home towns. The emergency operation Plan Romero 2026, managed by the Andalusian Emergency Agency (EMA), is ensuring the smooth progression of these movements. The brotherhoods from Cádiz, affected by the fire that broke out last Sunday in the area of Almonte, are beginning their return from the village in two organized convoys.

The first convoy, which departed at 7:00 AM, has already reached the beach of Matalascañas and is heading towards Malandar. The second convoy departed at 10:15 AM. The first group includes the brotherhoods from Rota, Puerto Real, Chiclana, Arcos de la Frontera, San Fernando, and Chipiona. The second group consists exclusively of the Brotherhood of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

The health services of the Plan, led by the 061 Health Emergencies Center, have attended to 2,120 patients, a nearly 9% increase compared to the previous year. The most common conditions were related to traumatology and rheumatology (20.23%), digestive issues (14%), infections (12.34%), and respiratory problems (12.3%). There have been 60 hospital transfers, with the majority sent to hospitals in Huelva and Seville.

The 112 emergency line has handled 515 emergencies, a 4.25% increase from the previous edition, primarily for health-related issues (319), followed by traffic incidents (44) and animal-related calls (40). The Junta's veterinary service reported the collection of a deceased horse on Calle Santa Olalla. The National Police Unit Adscribed to the Autonomous Community conducted 148 environmental inspections and issued 226 infraction reports.

On Wednesday, 22 brotherhoods from the province of Seville, 11 from Huelva, and 7 from Cádiz are concluding their pilgrimage. The brotherhoods from Cádiz will arrive in Sanlúcar de Barrameda at various times, while those from Seville will cross the Vado del Quema throughout the day. The last to pass through this significant point will be Marbella.