The fire that affected homes in Monteluz this Thursday has generated understandable concern among the residents of the urbanization, a concern that the Peligros Town Hall is addressing. Fortunately, the fire caused no personal injuries, only minor material damage in the affected area.
Given the alarm generated, the mayor of Peligros, Roberto García, has stated that everything points to the fire possibly being intentional, as three distinct and practically simultaneous outbreaks were detected. The investigation opened by the Guardia Civil will determine the exact origin of the fire in the Magón ravine, which Peligros shares with Albolote.
The mayor has filed a complaint with the Guardia Civil regarding these events. The Local Police and the Guardia Civil are keeping an investigation open to clarify the authorship, considering that just a few weeks ago a similar incident occurred in the same area.
The Peligros Town Hall allocates significant investment each spring-summer to clearing brush from vacant lots to reduce fire risk. The council reminds that no preventive work can stop someone from intentionally setting fire to vegetation. It also calls on the Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadalquivir, dependent on the Ministry for Ecological Transition, to address requests for cleaning the ravines under its jurisdiction.
The council considers it worrying that these events generate social alarm and a sense of insecurity. The investigation will determine the circumstances and motivations. The Town Hall dispatched the mayor and several council members to the site after being notified of the fire, coordinating with Infoca, Firefighters, Local Police, Guardia Civil, and Civil Protection.
The collaboration of residents in the firefighting efforts is publicly acknowledged. The Town Hall reminds property owners of their obligation to keep their lots clean and calls for the same from the Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadalquivir regarding the ravines.
Citizens are urged to exercise maximum caution during this extreme heat episode, following a particularly rainy spring that favored abundant vegetation growth. The Town Hall conveys a message of calm, assuring that efforts will continue to prevent such situations and to collaborate with Security Forces to clarify the facts and ensure all competent administrations fulfill their obligations.
