Andalucía
Infoca firefighting plan in operation across Andalucía
By h.b.
Jun 16, 2008 - 8:03 AM

The Infoca plan against forest fires in Andalucía today reaches full operation with more than 4,800 people, 40 fire-fighting planes and 131 vehicles available for use. More than 180 million € will be spent this summer in the prevention and fighting of forest and campo fires in Andalucía, all controlled with the latest digital systems.

Interestingly this year, part of the official prevention program is the traditional method of using a shepherd and his flock to keep down vegetation in key areas as a way of stopping the spread of the flames. More than 22,000 sheep are taking part in the Infoca plans this year.