The regions of Ñuble and Biobío are facing a maximum preventive alert scenario due to forecasts of high temperatures that could exceed 37°C in valley and foothill areas. This situation puts extensive rural and urban zones at risk from the occurrence and spread of wildfires.
In this context, the Regional Directorate of Senapred declared a regional Early Preventive Alert due to highly favorable climatic and environmental conditions for the ignition and spread of fire.
According to the technical analysis by the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf), based on the operational indicators of the Red Button system, the Ñuble Region presents low levels of relative humidity, especially during the day, which has caused critical drying of vegetation fuel. This is compounded by minimal moisture levels in dead fine fuels, significantly increasing the probability of rapidly spreading fires.
Laja Reinforces Territorial Deployment
In the commune of Laja, the municipality activated a comprehensive strategy combining prevention, territorial control, and inter-institutional coordination, keeping the commune in a state of alert throughout the week.
"The Municipality of Laja is keeping the entire commune on alert. Several decisions have been made jointly with the mayor and the entire team, uniting forces to face this scenario, which has been arduous and concerning," stated the Communal Emergency Officer, Cristian Sepúlveda.
The official added that multiple alerts have been registered for grassland burns and rekindling of hotspots, which has necessitated reinforcing preventive ground patrols. The municipality also maintains operational water trucks, coordinated with brigades from Conaf, CMPC, and other crews, with the aim of responding quickly to any emergency.
"We call on the community to restrict the use of tools that can generate fire. We have had a very tough time these days," emphasized Sepúlveda.
Preventive Patrols in Los Ángeles
In Los Ángeles, the provincial capital of Biobío, the municipality has arranged a series of preventive actions through its Public Safety Directorate, considering the same adverse climatic scenario.
Mayor José Pérez Arriagada reported that preventive patrols will be implemented on Wednesday and Thursday in high-risk sectors, including Santa Fe, Millantú, La Montaña, Mesamávida, Paraguay, Las Pitras, Chacayal Norte and Sur, Duqueco, La Isla, and El Peral, among others.
"We ask our neighbors for responsibility in this complex situation to prevent new fires. Let's be careful and attentive so that people can be calm and safe," stated the municipal leader.
Simultaneously, the municipality will continue with the notification and fining of owners of properties with grasslands and combustible material. To date, 183 fines and 526 notifications have been issued as part of an active policy to reduce fire risk.
Call for Prevention
Senapred reiterated its call to the population to keep the surroundings of homes clear, avoid smoking or lighting campfires in vegetated areas, refrain from handling heat sources, and stay informed through the Chile Preparado (Chile Prepared) Viewer.
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