Navarra wildfire near Ezcabarte remains active with multiple hot spots

The wildfire near Ezcabarte in Navarra remained active on Saturday, June 27, with officials saying multiple hot spots were still burning and the blaze was not easy to control.

The latest published estimate put the affected area at about 400 hectares. Authorities said there was no immediate risk to nearby towns at the time of the update, even as crews continued work on the perimeter and active fronts.

Fire response

The regional government said the operation had already involved about 100 personnel and six aerial resources in earlier reporting. Navarra also requested additional state support as the fire continued to demand a large and prolonged response.

Reinforcements due to join the effort included the BRIF wildfire team from Lubia and a coordination aircraft based in Zaragoza. Officials said the additional resources were meant to help contain the remaining hot spots and reinforce the ongoing operation.

Interior councillor Inma Jurío said the fire was prolonged and was affecting a large amount of forest, underscoring the scale of the incident and the work still ahead for crews.

How the fire developed

The blaze was first reported on Thursday, June 25, when it forced evacuations in Navaz, Usi and Anoz. The regional emergency plan, INFONA, was raised to level 2 soon after the outbreak.

By June 26, officials said the fire was still active on several fronts and would likely require several days of work. Residents who had been evacuated from Navaz, Usi and Anoz later returned home.

On June 27, President María Chivite said the fire remained active, with multiple hot spots still complicating containment. She also said it appeared ruled out that the fire had started because of agricultural work.

What officials are watching

Authorities are still monitoring whether the burned area rises beyond the current estimate of about 400 hectares, whether the added reinforcements improve containment, and whether investigators identify a cause.

For now, the official position is that the fire remains active, the response is continuing and nearby urban areas were not considered to be in immediate danger at the time of the latest update.