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Spain battles major wildfire as more than 12,000 hectares burned in Aragon

A major wildfire in northeastern Spain has destroyed more than 12,000 hectares of land and continues to pose a significant threat as strong winds increase the risk of further spread, regional authorities warned on Friday. The blaze, which began on Wednesday near Zaragoza in the Aragon region, remained......

Spain wildfire: 600 evacuated residents return home as firefighters gain ground

Authorities in Spain have begun allowing hundreds of residents to return home after firefighters made significant progress in containing the devastating wildfire that has claimed 12 lives in the southern region of Andalusia. Improved weather conditions and successful firefighting operations have stabilized......

Spain wildfire stabilised after deadly blaze in Almería as evacuated residents return home

A deadly wildfire that struck southern Spain has been declared “stabilised” by regional authorities, allowing thousands of evacuated residents to return home. The blaze, which affected the province of Almería in Andalusia, has claimed at least 12 lives, while officials continue to......

Spain declares wildfire-hit regions disaster zones as relief measures approved

Wildfires have engulfed vast parts of Spain this month, marking one of the country's most severe environmental crises in recent years. The government has declared affected areas disaster zones, paving the way for direct aid, tax breaks, and other forms of support for impacted communities. Over 350,000......

Spain battles record wildfires as PM calls for climate action

Spain is grappling with one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with over 373,000 hectares of land scorched this year, surpassing the devastating losses of 2022. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that "difficult hours remain" in the fight against the flames, despite a slight drop......

Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......