Opposition demands explanations from Juanma Moreno over Almería wildfire management

Political parties in Andalucía have broken a brief truce to demand that President Juanma Moreno appear before parliament to explain the management of the wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, which has killed 13 people. Source: infobae

Political demands

Antonio Maíllo, spokesperson for Por Andalucía, insisted that Moreno must provide a full account of the timeline, resources, and prevention plans. He threatened to push for a parliamentary investigation if explanations are insufficient. Source: elespanol María Jesús Montero (PSOE) and José Ignacio García (Adelante Andalucía) echoed the call, accusing the government of a "negationist" stance on climate change due to its pact with Vox. Source: abces

ES-Alert controversy

A key point of contention is why the ES-Alert emergency message was not sent to residents. García reported three different official explanations: that oral warnings were preferred, that there was no mobile coverage, or that different instructions were needed. Source: infobae The government defends the decision as technically advised, but opposition groups demand clarity. Source: elespanol

Staffing and resources

García also highlighted that Infoca firefighting crews were at 75% staffing rather than full capacity, questioning resource availability. Source: infobae Maíllo called for updated anti-fire protocols and stronger support for Infoca workers.