Fire near Fagor Ederlan in Eskoriatza forces AP-1 closure

Firefighters are working to extinguish the flames, which have led to the closure of the highway.

Close-up of flames and smoke rising from a hillside covered in dry brush.
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Close-up of flames and smoke rising from a hillside covered in dry brush.

A fire that started on a mountain near Eskoriatza has caused the closure of the AP-1 highway, as firefighters work to control the blaze.

A fire originating on a mountain near the Fagor Ederlan facilities in Eskoriatza has forced the closure of the AP-1 highway. Firefighters are already working in the area to try and reduce the flames.
Apparently, the fire began around 3:15 PM this Tuesday, prompting emergency services to respond. The Ertzaintza has proceeded to close the highway's entrances and exits to prevent potential incidents while firefighters attempt to extinguish the flames.
The fire occurred just meters from the Fagor Ederlan facilities on a day marked by high temperatures and a yellow alert for wildfire risk.