Spain: Thousands Evacuated as New Wildfire Erupts in Tarifa Two Days After Previous Blaze

A new wildfire, driven by strong winds, broke out in Tarifa, Spain, on Monday, August 11, forcing more than 2,000 people to evacuate from nearby area. The fire started two days after it went out, the one that started on August 5 in the place of La Peña.

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Ground and air resources operate in the fire declared in the Sierra de la Plata area, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025, in Tarifa (Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain). The Junta de Andalucía has activated the emergency phase in operational situation 1 of the Forest Fire Fighting Services of Andalusia (Plan Infoca) by the fire, while the Tarifa City Council has decreed preventive evictions of homes in Atlanterra by the advance of the same, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

Preventive Evictions During Wildfires in Tarifa - Spain

The City Council of Tarifa (Cadiz) has reported that the first preventive evictions are taking place in the area of Atlanterra due to the advance of the fire declared at 14.20 hours this Monday in the area of Sierra de la Plata, near the beach of Bolonia, on August 11, 2025 in Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Photo by Nono Rico/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM