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Ivar, am I reading correctly that the authorities believe that all of these fires were intentionally set? And that they carefully calculated the time to start based on winds and other meteorological features? Unbelievable lunacy.From the article above...
Yes, it sounds like that is what they are saying... sad indeed.Ivar, am I reading correctly that the authorities believe that all of these fires were intentionally set? And that they carefully calculated the time to start based on winds and other meteorological features? Unbelievable lunacy.
I am on my way to Oviedo tomorrow (April 1, 2023) and am hoping to walk the first stage to Grado. I called the tourist office and she said that part was open. I don't know about other stages along the Primitivo. But I think they're just watching the situation daily. It's absolutely horrible.The most recent news I have seen seems to suggest that some firefighting is still going on in the area. No specific news about the camino closure.
Un incendio en Lugo arrasa 1.400 hectáreas y Asturias registra más de 70 focos activos
El cambio en el tiempo facilita las tareas de control del fuego de Castellón, donde 115 vecinos han sido autorizados para volver a sus casaselpais.com
Ivar, am I reading correctly that the authorities believe that all of these fires were intentionally set? And that they carefully calculated the time to start based on winds and other meteorological features? Unbelievable lunacy.
Whaaaat?!?I just heard from my friend in Oviedo that Emergency Services reported that just the Naranco fire alone had 12 different starting points. Evidence like this must be why all the national news outlets are confidently reporting that the only explanation is arson.
Not to mention just plain evil.This one also is terrifying.
Recent news is that most of the fires are now under control. The local authorities are very sure that this has been the result of very deliberate arson.Not to mention just plain evil.
I so hope the churches have not been damaged.
Me too. But I am sure this will be under control by then.It looks terrible
I'm arriving in Oviedo in 1,5 weeks time, it might be good to think of a back-up plan
The rain will help. But still terrible. Also terrible for the now displaced wildlife. I wonder if this will put some bears under distress.Me too. But I am sure this will be under control by then.
I will be able to answer your last question by the end of April. I have not heard about casualties so far, but the animal life is probably effected by this many places. More than 100 fires are reported in Asturias alone.The rain will help. But still terrible. Also terrible for the now displaced wildlife. I wonder if this will put some bears under distress.
And egoistic as I am, I am really curious which stretches of the Primitivo will be heavily affected by the damage.
Yes, it is very sad ... and it gets me into a rage when I hear it was probably arson.I will be able to answer your last question by the end of April. I have not heard about casualties so far, but the animal life is probably effected by this many places. More than 100 fires are reported in Asturias alone.
Thanks, what SoMe-plattform is this from?This is a social media post I saw earlier today. View attachment 144066
Camino Primitivo English Speakers - FacebookThanks, what SoMe-plattform is this from?
Literally bawling.Hospitales, either yesterday or today.
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I do not know what the current state is, but I see no reason why it should not be "open" in 3 weeks from now. The fires are most likely cold already now as this section was only covered with lower vegetation, not trees. Also I see no safety risk why it should remain closed. Not much left to burn I guess and no tree trunks that could fall over. The path might not be marked well any longer, but that should not be a major concern in the days of GPS.Is the route of hospitales still close? Do you guys now if soon re open? I'm planing to get there on the 25th of April. I was so looking forward to this tram
This is devastatingSomewhere after Tineo, from my Oviedo friend.
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This one also is terrifying.
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I mean I’m just telling what the Oviedo hospitaleiro told me. Even today I spoke with the one from the grado albergue and he didn’t say otherwise. Will find out soon enough I guess.Is open the same thing as hikable?
I lived in Southern California for many years where there are constant fires. We tended to avoid trails after fires because the loss of vegetation tends to leave a trail exposed. Rain after a fire can also be problematic and cause considerable trail damage.
Im still not clear what sources we would use to determine the status of the primitivo.
@ramosnuno . Thanks for the updates very appreciatedI mean I’m just telling what the Oviedo hospitaleiro told me. Even today I spoke with the one from the grado albergue and he didn’t say otherwise. Will find out soon enough I guess.
I mean I’m just telling what the Oviedo hospitaleiro told me. Even today I spoke with the one from the grado albergue and he didn’t say otherwise. Will find out soon enough I guess.
Because the area runs across the top of the mountains in what is, essentially, open pasture land, it was already wildly exposed (which is part of why I guess it can frequently inadvisable due to inclement weather to go via the Hospitales route).Is open the same thing as hikable?
I lived in Southern California for many years where there are constant fires. We tended to avoid trails after fires because the loss of vegetation tends to leave a trail exposed. Rain after a fire can also be problematic and cause considerable trail damage.
Im still not clear what sources we would use to determine the status of the primitivo.
I’ll be a day ahead of you if that pesky Pajares dog doesn’t get meI have seen photos on a Facebook page dedicated to the Primitivo. There are areas on the Hospitales that are black from the fires, but there are also many areas that maintain their beauty. But, it's all passable on foot. I plan to be walking the Hospitales four weeks from today!
Seen pictures from people who are walking it right now without any problems. Even the Hospitales route.Hi. Is anybody walking Primitivo right now and could update the situation?
I’ll be a day ahead of you if that pesky Pajares dog doesn’t get me
Looks almost as if we are queuing on the PrimitivoI have seen photos on a Facebook page dedicated to the Primitivo. There are areas on the Hospitales that are black from the fires, but there are also many areas that maintain their beauty. But, it's all passable on foot. I plan to be walking the Hospitales four weeks from today!
Thank you for the news! Are the Hospitales ruins intact? Scorched?Walked the Hospitales today and the path is fully open, though lots of burned areas around. Posted some photos in another thread.
The ruins were fine, they weren't near to the fires but the info board and structure at the old mining site (I can't remember the name - something de Freita?) is pretty much destroyed.Thank you for the news! Are the Hospitales ruins intact? Scorched?
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