Fire near Leon

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Mary Margaret melendez

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Sept,26 2017

• Oct 15, 2017

• #1

Hi , we are in columbriano about to go to sleep but I could smell smoke earlier and have learned there is a fire raging on the other side of the mountain . We could see the smoke and see a glow. Should we be worried ? Does anybody know anything?

 

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CaminoJoy123

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2017

• Oct 15, 2017

• #2

Mary Margaret melendez said:

Hi , we are in columbriano about to go to sleep but I could smell smoke earlier and have learned there is a fire raging on the other side of the mountain . We could see the smoke and see a glow. Should we be worried ? Does anybody know anything?

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The TV and internet news said 80 fires were set on purpose in the last day or two in Galicia, if my limited Spanish is accurate. The smoke and smell in Galicia was actually kind of bad.

I'm sorry I don't have better geography. Can't recall exactly where places are. For example, where are you?

I'm glad you posted though. I was wondering how camino breathing is affected.

I think rain is forecast soon, so that should help.

 

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Mary Margaret melendez

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Sept,26 2017

• Oct 15, 2017

• #3

CaminoJoy123 said:

The TV and internet news said 80 fires were set on purpose in the last day or two in Galicia, if my limited Spanish is accurate. The smoke and smell in Galicia was actually kind of bad.

I'm sorry I don't have better geography. Can't recall exactly where places are. For example, where are you?

I'm glad you posted though. I was wondering how camino breathing is affected.

I think rain is forecast soon, so that should help.

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Thank you , I'm praying it dies down tonight.

 

SYates

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• Oct 15, 2017

• #4

As far as I know there is no wild fire in that area. Most likely what you have smelled is just a wooden fire at home ;-) BC SY

 

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CaminoJoy123

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2017

• Oct 15, 2017

• #5

CaminoJoy123 said:

The TV and internet news said 80 fires were set on purpose in the last day or two in Galicia, if my limited Spanish is accurate. The smoke and smell in Galicia was actually kind of bad.

I'm sorry I don't have better geography. Can't recall exactly where places are. For example, where are you?

I'm glad you posted though. I was wondering how camino breathing is affected.

I think rain is forecast soon, so that should help.

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Here is a link to a recent story about what's going on:
https://www.google.es/amp/s/amp.elmundo.es/sociedad/2017/10/15/59e34a74ca47411b4f8b4593.html

 

jhamsuy

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2017

• Oct 15, 2017

• #6

Good link. Here is one in English.

https://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain/29635/galicia-ablaze-with-15-forest-fires-11-in-one-province

 

GettingThere

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• Oct 15, 2017

• #7

We're in Fonfria tonight (Galicia) and came out of the albergue dinner to see flames in the field across the road. A smallish fire as these things go - a few trees alight by the looks (hard to tell in the dark). A little scary cause it's very windy and the wind is blowing towards the albergue. Locals seem to have got into action with tractors etc and put out the fire, and a water tanker (I think) has been helping. Hopefully they will keep an eye on it overnight - still very windy and thunderstorms are forecast. Not feeling like I'll get too much sleep....

 

fraluchi

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• Oct 15, 2017

• #8

Fires were put on purpose in various parts of Galicia. Today (sunday), already 60 new ones. No map or details were given by the newspaper.

 

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CaminoJoy123

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2017

• Oct 15, 2017

• #9

Update. Two deaths have been reported. The wind has recently intensified and smoke is increasing.

People in albergues and hostels need to shut windows to keep the smoke out.

I just shut a bunch of windows where I'm staying, as the halls were getting smoky.

 

Mark Barnes

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #10

I am in Portomarin (October 15) and the smoke is heavy across the river in the hills. I do not see flames but very heavy smoke in the entire sky around here tonight.

 

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CaminoJoy123

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #11

Mark Barnes said:

I am in Portomarin (October 15) and the smoke is heavy across the river in the hills. I do not see flames but very heavy smoke in the entire sky around here tonight.

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How is your air quality and breathing ?

My threat is getting a little sore. Eyes are dry.

We need rain.

They're saying Vigo is really bad.

Here is another update :
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0....nd-500-military-deployed#.WePeenndgQN.twitter

 

Mark Barnes

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #12

CaminoJoy123 said:

How is your air quality and breathing ?

My threat is getting a little sore. Eyes are dry.

We need rain.

They're saying Vigo is really bad.

Here is another update :
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0....nd-500-military-deployed#.WePeenndgQN.twitter

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It is 1:00am and I am up as it is hot in bunk room with windows closed. When outside it affects my breathing but I am a big older man. I do not think anything impacts these young ones on the Camino,

 

trecile

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #13

Two dead - Here's some info: https://www.rt.com/news/406771-wildfires-galicia-victims-evacuations/

 

Kanga

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #14

I've started a thread in the "Personal Safety" section to collect any important information about fires that are impacting on any of the caminos. If you have relevant accurate, up to date information, please post it there.

 

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #15

Everyone be safe!

 

Mark Barnes

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Frances - September - November (2017)

• Oct 16, 2017

• #16

In Palas de Rei (October 16) and things are much better as far as smoke goes as compared to last night in Portomarin.

 

WGroleau

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• Oct 16, 2017

• #17

CaminoJoy123 said:

Here is a link to a recent story about what's going on:
https://www.google.es/amp/s/amp.elmundo.es/sociedad/2017/10/15/59e34a74ca47411b4f8b4593.html

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And another:
http://www.caminodesantiago.org.uk/threads/fires-in-galicia-evacuations-military-out.7145/

 

fraluchi

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• Oct 17, 2017

• #18

Would you please identify your whereabouts in order to give an idea of problem arreas and not upset pilgrims walking safe trails.