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The region of Murcia, Spain, is currently newsworthy due to a significant wildfire in the Sierra Espuña natural park. The fire, which has consumed approximately 400 hectares, prompted the evacuation of 80 scouts and 14 monitors. Emergency services, including the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME), are responding to the blaze. Separately, Murcia's culinary traditions during Lent are also highlighted, focusing on a lesser-known local dish, contrasting it with more commonly known Lenten recipes like torrijas and potaje de vigilia. While seemingly unrelated, both articles contribute to a current snapshot of the Murcia region, one facing an environmental crisis and the other showcasing its cultural heritage.