The fire originated in France this morning and that has entered Portbou (Girona) It is "in the process of being controlled" in the Gallic part of the Pyrenees. More than 300 people have been evacuated in the area of Cerbère and Banyuls-sur-Mer.
Six firefighting aircraft (four of the Canadair model and two of the Dash) have also been deployed. The authorities announced that the current strength of 360 firefighters will be raised to 500 in the coming hours.