Castilla y León Reports Over 20 Active Fires - Spain

Castilla y León Reports Over 20 Active Fires - Spain

A car after the passage of fire, on August 16, 2025, in Palacios de Jamuz, León, Castilla y León (Spain). Castilla y León counted on the night of Saturday, August 16, more than 20 active fires in the Community, of which twelve are in Potential Severity Index (IGR) 2 in the provinces of Zamora, León and Salamanca, while eight reach level 1 in León, Palencia, Salamanca, Ávila and Zamora. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

A tractor on the road after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the firefighting efforts, in addition to more than 10 injuries. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Emergency personnel after the fires, on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in firefighting efforts, in addition to more than 10 injuries. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

A UME helicopter flies over the area after a fire, on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the firefighting efforts, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

UME cars on the road on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the firefighting efforts, in addition to more than 10 injuries. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Interregional truck Spain-Portugal, on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the firefighting efforts, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

A person walks with his dog on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the firefighting efforts, as well as more than 10 injuries. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

One Dead and More than 5,000 People Evacuated as Fires Ravage Leon - Spain

Two people in the street next to a water bomber helicopter on August 13, 2025, in Herreros de Jamuz, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The forest fire affecting León and Zamora has resulted in the death of a volunteer who was assisting in the firefighting efforts, in addition to more than 10 injured. Some 5,400 people from 25 villages have been evacuated to protect lives, and strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, causing the fire to spread rapidly. AUGUST 13;2025 Fernando Otero / Europa Press 08/13/2025