Forest fire in northern Spain largely under control
October 25, 2022, 5:30 pm

Forest fire in northern Spain largely under control

Wildfires

Spanish fire-fighting teams have succeeded in bringing a major forest fire in the north of the country under control.

After heavy winds hampered the work the day before, there were only a few smaller sources of fire, Spanish media reported, citing the responsible authorities.

The flames, which have been blazing since Sunday (Oct 23) in the Mena Valley in the west of the Basque Country and in the north of the province of Burgos, have destroyed around 600 hectares of forest and scrubland, the state TV station RTVE reported.

People who had to leave their homes because of the flames had partly been able to return.

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Spain has experienced one of the worst years for forest fire in its history.

According to measurements by the European Earth observation system Copernicus, an area of some 300,000 hectares has been destroyed in 435 major fires so far. That is 3,000 square kilometres.

Source: anews

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”