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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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Wildfires Drive Evacuations in Leon

View of the burned field after the fire on August 24, 2025, in Seadur, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire, which originated on August 13, in the town of Larouco, has been stabilized after devastating more than 30,000 hectares. The fire affected eleven municipalities and 51 technicians, 222 agents, 311 brigades, 216 motor-pumpers, 12 shovels, 6 technical support units, 14 helicopters and 15 airplanes were mobilized to extinguish it, as well as troops from the Military Emergency Unit (UME). AUGUST 24;2025 Carlos Castro / Europa Press 08/24/2025

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Wildfires Drive Evacuations in Leon

View of the burned field after the fire on August 24, 2025, in Seadur, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire, which originated on August 13, in the town of Larouco, has been stabilized after devastating more than 30,000 hectares. The fire affected eleven municipalities and 51 technicians, 222 agents, 311 brigades, 216 motor-pumpers, 12 shovels, 6 technical support units, 14 helicopters and 15 airplanes were mobilized to extinguish it, as well as troops from the Military Emergency Unit (UME). AUGUST 24;2025 Carlos Castro / Europa Press 08/24/2025

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Wildfires Drive Evacuations in Leon

View of the burned field after the fire on August 24, 2025, in Seadur, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire, which originated on August 13, in the town of Larouco, has been stabilized after devastating more than 30,000 hectares. The fire affected eleven municipalities and 51 technicians, 222 agents, 311 brigades, 216 motor-pumpers, 12 shovels, 6 technical support units, 14 helicopters and 15 airplanes were mobilized to extinguish it, as well as troops from the Military Emergency Unit (UME). AUGUST 24;2025 Carlos Castro / Europa Press 08/24/2025

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Wildfires Drive Evacuations in Leon

View of the burned field after the fire on August 24, 2025, in Seadur, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire, which originated on August 13, in the town of Larouco, has been stabilized after devastating more than 30,000 hectares. The fire affected eleven municipalities and 51 technicians, 222 agents, 311 brigades, 216 motor-pumpers, 12 shovels, 6 technical support units, 14 helicopters and 15 airplanes were mobilized to extinguish it, as well as troops from the Military Emergency Unit (UME). AUGUST 24;2025 Carlos Castro / Europa Press 08/24/2025

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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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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

A cat, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

View of the destroyed houses after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

View of the destroyed houses after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

A woman looks at her house destroyed by fire on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast for the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still a cause for concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

View of the destroyed houses after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Cernego, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Cernego, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Cernego, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire on August 20, 2025, in San Vicente de Arriba, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Cernego, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas in O Courel - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Cernego, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), is still of concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rúa, Petín, Rubiá, A Veiga and Vilamartín de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in A Gudina, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in A Gudina, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in A Gudina, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, not having increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Threatens Protected Areas - Spain

Aerial view after the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Laza, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). Although the general forecast of the fires raging in Galicia today, August 20, is positive, having not increased in hectares since yesterday, the fire that originated last Wednesday, August 13, in Larouco, in the parish of Seadur (Ourense), continues to cause concern. According to the latest estimates, the fire already affects about 20,000 hectares, becoming the largest in the history of Galicia, and affects the municipalities of the area of Quiroga, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Bolo, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Rua, Petin, Rubia, A Veiga and Vilamartin de Valdeorras in addition to threatening the protected areas of the Sierra de O Courel, in Lugo. Photo by Adrian Irago / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco fire (Ourense) reaches 20,000 hectares burned and becomes the largest in the history of Galicia

Several neighbors eat together in Cernego, August 19, 2025, in Villamartin de Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire that remains active in the Ourense municipality of Larouco, which crossed the Sil at several points to pass into the province of Lugo, continues this Tuesday without control and already affects about 20,000 hectares. As of Monday, August 18, it is already considered the largest forest fire in the history of Galicia. The wave of fires affecting Galicia has already devastated almost 72,000 hectares, becoming the second most lethal wave of fires in the Galician community, only behind the fires that devastated more than 95,000 hectares in 2006. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco fire (Ourense) reaches 20,000 hectares burned and becomes the largest in the history of Galicia

Several neighbors eat together in Cernego, August 19, 2025, in Villamartin de Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire that remains active in the Ourense municipality of Larouco, which crossed the Sil at several points to pass into the province of Lugo, continues this Tuesday without control and already affects about 20,000 hectares. As of Monday, August 18, it is already considered the largest forest fire in the history of Galicia. The wave of fires affecting Galicia has already devastated almost 72,000 hectares, becoming the second most lethal wave of fires in the Galician community, only behind the fires that devastated more than 95,000 hectares in 2006. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco fire (Ourense) reaches 20,000 hectares burned and becomes the largest in the history of Galicia

Displaced soldiers in San Vicente de Leira, on August 19, 2025, in Villamartín de Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire that remains active in the Ourense municipality of Larouco, which crossed the Sil at several points to pass into the province of Lugo, continues this Tuesday without control and already affects about 20,000 hectares. As of Monday, August 18, it is already considered the largest forest fire in the history of Galicia. The wave of fires affecting Galicia has already devastated almost 72,000 hectares, becoming the second most lethal wave of fires in the Galician community, only behind the fires that devastated more than 95,000 hectares in 2006. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM