The town of Pauls celebrates the feast of Sant Roc with a mass and communal meal, expressing relief after last month's wildfire ravaged 3,300 hectares. Mayor Enric Adell shared the community's fears of losing everything to the fire, recalling tragedies from previous blazes. This year's wildfires across Spain have raised alarm, with citizens fearing tragedy reminiscent of the past. The aftermath has left indelible marks on the landscape and lives, demonstrated by the charred trees that illustrate the potential destruction avoided thanks to firefighters' efforts.
The people of Pauls will celebrate the feast of their patron saint, Sant Roc, with a mass, community meal, folk dances, and a deep sense of relief after the recent wildfire.
Last month's wildfire devoured 3,300 hectares of land, igniting fears reminiscent of the deadly 2009 blaze in nearby Horta de Sant Joan that killed five firefighters.
People were afraid that everything would burn and that they'd lose everything, says Enric Adell, the mayor of the small Catalan mountain town.
The charred trees in the hills above the village square serve as a reminder of the threat of wildfires, while the bravery of firefighters prevented a larger disaster.
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