Spain's Defense Minister Robles Promises UME Will Stay at Almeria Fire

Defense Minister Margarita Robles has guaranteed that the Military Emergencies Unit (UME) will remain deployed in Los Gallardos, Almería, as long as necessary, even though the forest fire emergency level has been downgraded to Level 1. During a visit to the advanced command post on Sunday, Robles emphasized the importance of inter-institutional cooperation, stating, 'When there are emergencies of this magnitude, the best thing is unity, working together' Source: ABC.

Robles and the President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, highlighted the effective coordination between national, regional, and local authorities. Moreno credited this collaboration with preventing further casualties, noting that without it, 'it would have been very difficult to achieve the stabilization we have reached, and there would probably have been more victims' Source: Infobae.

• The UME will remain on site as long as technical officials deem it necessary, despite the fire being stabilized Source: ABC.
• An investigation into the fire's origin is ongoing, with Robles stating that the judiciary will determine the appropriate actions Source: ABC.
• Authorities continue efforts to identify twelve victims, with the Civil Guard and forensic doctors working on the process Source: ABC.

Robles also expressed pride in the exceptional professionals involved, regardless of their uniform, and thanked the mayors of affected municipalities for their sensitivity in saving lives Source: ABC, Infobae.