The forest fire declared in La Bisbal d’Empordà, in Girona, has placed Les Gavarres at the center of political and institutional concern. While emergency teams work to contain the flames and authorities maintain confinement measures in several municipalities, various leaders have reacted publicly to show support for those affected and to thank the work of the deployed services.
The fire, which has reached the protected natural space of Les Gavarres, has forced the mobilization of the Bombers de la Generalitat, personnel from the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the UME, and other emergency services. The magnitude of the fire and the meteorological conditions, marked by wind and high temperatures, have increased concern among administrations.
Sánchez activates message of support from the Government
The President of the Government,Pedro Sánchez, has also reacted to the evolution of the fire. In a message published on X, he stated that the Executive is following with concern the progress of the #IFBisbaldEmpordà, which has already reached the protected natural space of Les Gavarres.
Sánchez highlighted that personnel from the Ministry for Ecological Transition are already deployed in the area and that the Military Emergencies Unit, the UME, has been activated to collaborate in the extinction tasks.
Seguimos con preocupación la evolución del #IFBisbaldEmpordà y que ha alcanzado al espacio natural protegido de Les Gavarres.
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) July 3, 2026
Efectivos de @mitecogob ya están desplegados y la @UMEgob ha sido activada para colaborar en su extinción.
Mi solidaridad con todos los vecinos…
“My solidarity with all the affected neighbors. Let us always follow the instructions of the emergency services and exercise extreme caution due to the high temperatures in the coming days,” the President of the Government wrote.
Feijóo conveys his recognition to the emergency teams
The leader of the PP,Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has also published a message of support regarding the evolution of the La Bisbal d’Empordà fire. The popular leader assured that he is following“with concern”the progress of the fire, which affects the natural environment ofLes Gavarres, and conveyed his recognition to the emergency teams.
“My recognition to the emergency teams. Much strength to the neighbors and all my support to the rural world,” Feijóo stated.
We are following with concern the evolution of the La Bisbal d’Empordà fire, which affects the natural environment of Les Gavarres.
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo (@NunezFeijoo) July 4, 2026
My recognition to the emergency teams.
Much strength to the neighbors and all my support to the rural world. We must count on them to care for and understand…
The PP leader also took advantage of his message to advocate for the role of the rural world in the prevention and conservation of the territory. "We must count on them to care for and understand the countryside," he added.
Illa asks for prudence and to follow the instructions of Emergencies
The President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, has assured that he is following "with concern" the evolution of the fire in La Bisbal d’Empordà and has asked the population for prudence and maximum attention to the instructions of Protecció Civil, especially in the areas where confinement has been ordered.
"Molta prudència i màxima atenció a les indicacions d’Emergències, especialment a les zones on s’ha demanat el confinament," Illa said in a message published on X.
Seguint amb preocupació l’evolució de l’incendi a la Bisbal d’Empordà.
— Salvador Illa Roca (@salvadorilla) July 3, 2026
Molta prudència i màxima atenció a les indicacions d’@emergenciescat, especialment a les zones on s’ha demanat el confinament.
Tot el suport i agraïment a @bomberscat, que treballen en unes condicions… https://t.co/eNGAV8cTDK
The president also conveyed his support and gratitude to the Bombers de la Generalitat, who are working in difficult conditions due to the tramuntana, as well as to all the deployed emergency services and the residents affected by the fire.
The Catalan PP warns of the risk to Girona's natural heritage
The general secretary of the Catalan PP, Juan Fernández, also reacted to the fire and conveyed his party's support to the emergency teams and the administrations working to extinguish it.
Seguint amb molta preocupació l’incendi de la Bisbal d’Empordà, que ja afecta l’espai natural de les Gavarres.
— Juan Fernandez (@JuanFernandezB) July 3, 2026
Tot el suport del @PPCatalunya als equips d’emergència i administracions que treballen per extingir-lo.
Qualsevol ajuda serà poca per combatre un incendi que amenaça… pic.twitter.com/IZUlr1hjoP
Fernández has stated that he is following the fire in La Bisbal d’Empordà with “great concern”, which already affects the natural space of Les Gavarres, and has warned of the seriousness of a fire that threatens one of the great natural heritage sites of the Girona regions.
“Any help will be little to combat a fire that threatens one of the great heritage sites of the Girona regions,” he pointed out.
Common call: prudence and support for emergency services
Political reactions coincide on several messages: concern about the evolution of the fire, support for the affected residents, recognition of the emergency teams, and a call to respect official indications. In a fire conditioned by wind, heat, and proximity to inhabited areas, the authorities insist that the priority is to avoid personal risks.
The fire in La Bisbal d’Empordà continues to be a first-level emergency for Catalonia. While teams work on the ground, the institutional message remains unified: prudence, confinement when indicated, and maximum support for those fighting the fire in Les Gavarres.