The PSPV has requested that the president of the Generalitat, Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca, and the Conseller for Emergencias e Interior, Juan Carlos Valderrama, appear before the Diputación Permanente by Les Corts Valencianes . The Socialists want to clarify the emergency response, staffing levels and safety measures at the wildfire near Tírig (Castellón province), which is now under control, according to official sources. The requests are to be placed on the agenda through the Mesa and the Junta de Síndics.
According to the PSPV, too few personnel were available at the incident, with units not fully staffed, putting the safety of the Bomberos forestales at risk. José Muñoz, the PSPV’s Síndic, is calling for vacant posts to be filled without delay and for precise figures on teams, equipment and protective protocols actually available. He also criticises president Pérez Llorca for travelling to the festivities in Xert on Saturday, while in the neighbouring town of Catí a temporary instruction to stay indoors was in force at the same time.
Against the political backdrop, the Socialists point to other recent forest fires in the province and cite the controversies surrounding responses in Vall d'Uixó as an example of structural shortcomings. With regard to Tírig, the PSPV is demanding a detailed report on which units were deployed, which were reported as unavailable and what immediate measures ensured the protection of emergency personnel.
The regional government has not published a comprehensive written account of staffing and resources in the statements available. Ongoing updates on the fires were shared through public emergency channels, including the emergency and response services of the Comunitat Valenciana and the operational company SGISE. Specific figures for staffing levels and equipment on the day of greatest pressure were not initially available. During parliamentary recess, the Diputación Permanente takes on key duties; it decides on the next steps after the matter has been considered by the Mesa and the Junta de Síndics.
Facts: The PSPV submitted the requests on 12 August 2026; according to official information, the fire near Tírig is considered under control. Attributions: The allegations of inadequate resources, calls for increased staffing and reference to the trip to Xert come from the PSPV, specifically José Muñoz. Outlook: Whether and when the requested hearings take place depends on the balance of power in Les Corts Valencianes; any consequences for staffing policy and operational planning remain unclear for now.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).