The Day the Gavarres Fire Threatened 30,000 Hectares

The Gavarres wildfire dominated headlines throughout July 4, evolving from an overnight blaze of 2,300 hectares to a threat with potential to burn 30,000. By morning, firefighters had stabilized 70% of the right flank, but the 'marinada' wind in the afternoon forced new confinements and ES-Alert messages. President Illa closed the entire natural area as a precaution. Coverage saturated La Vanguardia, El Periódico, and 20minutos, overshadowing other stories. Earlier, the PP-Vox coalition in Andalusia drew criticism as Vox secured the Justice portfolio and imposed its agenda on migration and gender violence, reported by Público and eldiario.es. International stories included Iran's funeral for Khamenei, framed as a challenge to the US on its 250th Independence Day, and Argentina's World Cup extra-time victory over Cape Verde, covered by sports outlets.