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Spain wildfire destroys more than 11,000 hectares near Portugal border as hundreds evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Spain has consumed more than 11,000 hectares of land in just 24 hours, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents near the border with Portugal as emergency crews battle one of the country's most severe blazes of the summer. The fire, which erupted near......

Spain lifts evacuation order for 13 municipalities as wildfire conditions improve

Spanish authorities have lifted evacuation orders for 13 municipalities affected by the country's most severe wildfires on record, allowing thousands of residents to begin returning home as firefighting efforts continue to make progress. The Ministry of the Interior announced that the evacuation......

Spain battles uncontrolled wildfire near Valencia as 15,000 people evacuated

Spanish firefighters are battling a fast-spreading wildfire near the coastal city of Valencia, where at least 15,000 people have been evacuated as authorities struggle to bring the blaze under control. The fire, affecting areas in eastern Spain, has created a major emergency situation, with officials......

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 death toll reaches 13 as authorities identify mostly foreign victims

Spanish authorities have confirmed the identities of the 13 people who died in the devastating wildfire that swept through Andalusia, revealing that 12 of the victims were foreign nationals in one of the country's deadliest forest fire disasters in recent years. According to Spain's Victim Identification......

San Fermín festival in Spain records 57 injuries during traditional bull runs

The 2026 San Fermín celebrations in Pamplona, northern Spain, ended with 57 reported injuries, including four cases involving bull horn wounds during the famous “encierros,” the traditional bull runs that attract thousands of participants from around the world. The regional government......

Spain confirms identities of wildfire victims as Almería tragedy claims 13 lives

Spanish authorities have formally identified six victims of the catastrophic wildfire that swept through Almería Province, while forensic specialists continue DNA testing to establish the identities of six additional victims, following one of the deadliest wildfire disasters in the country's......

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......

Andalusia wildfire kills at least 12 as Spain awaits victim identification

A fast-moving wildfire in Andalusia, southern Spain, has killed at least 12 people, with authorities confirming that the victims are of several nationalities as emergency crews continue battling the blaze. Officials are awaiting the results of forensic examinations before releasing further details about......

Spain forest fire in Almería leaves 11 dead and 19 people missing

A devastating forest fire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people and left 19 others missing after flames spread rapidly near Almería, in the Andalusian region, authorities announced on Friday. The regional government of Andalusia confirmed the death toll as emergency teams continued......

Spain: three teenagers die after jumping into waves from rocks near tarragona

Three teenagers have died after a tragic accident on a beach in northeastern Spain, following a jump into rough sea conditions from rocks near Tarragona. The incident occurred at Playa de l'Arrabassada, where strong waves had prompted authorities to raise a yellow flag warning swimmers of potentially......

Eighteen injured after tourist train derails in southern Spain

Eighteen people, including nine children, were injured after a tourist train partially overturned in the municipality of Cártama, located in the province of Málaga, authorities said on Sunday. The accident occurred on Saturday evening at around 9:30 p.m. when one of the two carriages of......

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