They already exceed the 1,500 hectares of burned forests in an area of Matahambre mines for the major of the three forest fires Assets so far in Pinar del Río.
According to Radio Guamathe complexity of the problem forced to activate the air observation system for the recognition of fire, together with the realization of trails and the application of countercount.
The fire, originated in an area known as El Arenal, is out of control, according to accurate to Cubasí The GB body command specialist, Yuri Hernández Reinoso.
The specialist explained to the press medium that the flames are located in forested areas between the San Juan and Martínez municipality and the mountain massif Mines of Matahambre, where there is abundant “combustible material”
Rubén Guerra Corrales, a specialist in fire management, told Radio Guamá that so far does not represent a danger to nearby communities.
It also works on the control of another fire, located in Arroyo de Agua, in the Municipality of the South, in which 15.5 hectares forested, adds the publication, is already quantified.
OK with Granma, The winds have also exceeded 40 kilometers per hour, causing the fire to expand “violently.”
Hernández Reinoso said that the flames had already crossed the boundaries with the San Juan and Martínez municipality and threatened “to continue advancing in the direction of Guane.”
At the moment, the works to contain it focused on the opening of trails, and yesterday afternoon-night we would apply against countercount.
Despite the great magnitude of the fire, said the official, he offered no danger to the population.
Yesterday, four of the seven forest fires Unleashed since last Friday in Pinar del Río they were already under control, although the damages amounted to 1,000 hectares of burned pines. Among the suffocated fires are two of great proportions in the municipalities San Juan and Martínez (470 ha) and Mantua (120 ha).
Under control four of the seven active forest fires in Pinar del Río
With more than 411 thousand hectares of forests and 48 % of its surface covered with trees, Pinar del Río is the second most reforested territory in Cuba, despite the fires that have caused huge ravages in the last two years
Between January 1 and February 24, 2025, 70 forest fires occurred that affected 161.55 hectares of forests, according to a CGB report, which also pointed to negligence as the main cause.
The most critical period for forest fires covers from January to May, which coincides with the dry season, according to the Institution of Razesques.
