The Generalitat Valenciana is extending its emergency aid arrangements for those affected by the major fire in La Vall d’Uixó to other places affected by the recent wildfires in the province of Castellón The municipalities named were Tírig, Catí, Culla, La Salzadella, Sierra Engarcerán and Albocàsser. The formal decision is due to be taken at the next plenary session of the Consell .
The extension builds on the existing framework approved for La Vall d’Uixó at the end of July. It provides aid for damage to a main residence – including support where it has been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable – grants for necessary rental accommodation for temporary housing, and assistance for damaged household goods and vehicles. It also includes a specific scheme for self-employed people and small retailers to help them resume business and preserve jobs. Regional media report that the aid framework is set out in Decreto 114/2026 of 31 July 2026, which establishes an initial allocation of €11.77 million.
The background is a series of wildfires that have broken out in Castellón since 7 August, leading to evacuations, property damage and disruption to economic activity in the affected municipalities. With this announcement, the regional government aims to apply the criteria and instruments used in La Vall d’Uixó to the newly affected places, speeding up applications and payments.
Interests and demands: The agricultural union La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera is calling for a swift official assessment of damage to grazing land and crops and, if necessary, an increase in the funds available. The union’s leadership stresses that short-term liquidity is crucial for businesses in the affected areas to prevent further damage to production.
Outstanding issues: At the time of the announcement, detailed deadlines, payment arrangements and additional budget allocations for the newly included municipalities had not yet been set out. These details are to be approved at the Consell plenary session and then published in the official gazette. The Generalitat Valenciana says it intends to retain the existing eligibility criteria and standardise procedures to keep processing times short. The key factors will be how quickly damage assessments are completed and how much additional funding is made available to expand the programme.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).