Third fire in the same area in Vall d'Uixó raises suspicions
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Third fire in the same area in Vall d'Uixó raises suspicions

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General27 August 2026 at 16:16

The third fire in a week in the partida of la Punta, in Vall d'Uixó, triggered alerts and raised suspicions of possible intervention by an arsonist. Local authorities are investigating the causes of the flames, which occurred in the same geographic area, fueling concern among residents about the possibility of arson.

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