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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Women separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals as a boy writes his homework in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A woman separates saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A woman hands a plate of saffron stigmas (threads) to a boy after separating them from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

People separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

People separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

An elderly woman separates saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals as a boy watches TV in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A farmer works with his phone while standing in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man rides a horse along a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man walks in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A farmer plucks saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers walk in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A woman plucks saffron flowers while another farmer speaks on her phone in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man walks in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man walks in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Affects Quiroga And A Rua - Spain

Effects of the Larouco fire, on September 11, 2025, in Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The Larouco fire, which started on August 13, 2025, is the largest fire in the history of Galicia. It ravaged approximately 30,000 hectares for 11 days out of control and affected municipalities in Ourense and also Quiroga, in Lugo. The fire was declared stabilized on August 23, after mobilizing a large number of ground and air resources, including the Military Emergency Unit. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several people observe a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

A bulldozer collaborates in the work of extinguishing a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11.25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several military trucks try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several people observe a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several people observe a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters and volunteers try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Largest Fire In The History Of Galicia Is Stabilized - Spain -

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish a fire, on August 17, 2025, in Retorta, Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The great fire of Larouco (Ourense), the largest in the history of Galicia for its size of 30,000 hectares, has been stabilized at 11:25 am this Saturday. In this way, the active fires become four, totaling 22,110 hectares, on August 23, 2025. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires in Spain - Favorable Evolution in Castilla y Leon

View of the fire on August 22, 2025, in Argayo, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). Helped by falling temperatures and milder weather than in recent days, firefighting services, both regional and arrived from other communities and other EU countries, are managing to gain ground to fires ravaging Castilla y Leon for weeks, where they have already been grazed by the flames about 149,426 hectares, 41 percent of those affected throughout the country, according to the latest figure provided by Copernicus information system to which Europa Press has had access. All in all, Castilla y Leon continues to fight 25 uncontrolled fires, eight of them with a Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, another four of grade 1 and thirteen more active, that is, in level 0, with the province of Leon at the head in terms of severity of the fires, with a total of four (Llamas de la Cabrera, Barniedo de la Reina, Gestoso and Colinas del Campo Martín Moro), followed by Zamora (Porto) and Palencia (Cardano de Arriba) 08/23/2025 , on August 22, 2

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Wildfires in Spain - Favorable Evolution in Castilla y Leon

A forest firefighter on August 22, 2025, in Argayo, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). Helped by falling temperatures and milder weather than in recent days, firefighting services, both regional and those arriving from other communities and other EU countries, are managing to gain ground on the fires that have ravaged Castilla y Leon for weeks, where they have already been grazed by the flames about 149,426 hectares, 41 percent of those affected throughout the country, according to the latest figure provided by Copernicus information system to which Europa Press has had access. All in all, Castilla y Leon continues to fight 25 uncontrolled fires, eight of them with a Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2, another four of grade 1 and thirteen more active, that is, in level 0, with the province of Leon at the head in terms of severity of fires, with a total of four (Llamas de la Cabrera, Barniedo de la Reina, Gestoso and Colinas del Campo Martín Moro), followed by Zamora (Porto) and Palencia (Cardano de Arriba) 08/23/20