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The Zamora Fire, Caused by the Magnifying Effect in an Irregular Waste Dump
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The fire that began on the afternoon of Monday, August 11, in Puercas de Aliste, started on a particular plot used as an irregular waste deposit, among which there were glass bottles. The residues generated a combustion due to the “Lupa effect” produced by the extreme weather conditions existing in the days before the fire the propagation occurred quickly. The magnifying effect occurs when the solar rays are concentrated through transparent obje…
Due to the interruption of service caused by the fires, Renfe has announced that passengers travelling between Madrid, Ourense and Zamora can modify or cancel their tickets at no additional cost. According to Europa Press, in response to the situation, the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, has expressed his concern about the "difficult moments" that pass through Ourense and Galicia. He has pointed out that the passengers affected are being tr…
· Illegal storage of waste and the “Lupa effect” caused the rapid spread of fire
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