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RECAP: Spain Faces Record Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat

In August 2025, Spain is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in over 30 years. Around 20 large fires have erupted nationwide, fueled by high temperatures and dry conditions, resulting in at least four deaths and thousands of evacuations. Over 3,000 soldiers and firefighters are deployed to combat the blazes.

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Spain: Wildfire Rages in Herradón de Pinares, Ávila, Burning Nearly 3,000 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in El Herradón de Pinares, Ávila, on Friday, August 15, has burned nearly 3,000 hectares. The blaze was upgraded to a level 2 of the Potential Severity Index (IGR) when the fire started, but has since been downgraded to level 1. The probable cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

Two people on horseback cross a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

Two people on horseback cross a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man stands next to a bonfire during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man on horseback crosses a bonfire, during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

Two horses against the light during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolomé de Pinares, Ávila, Castilla y León, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man rides a horse during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man stands next to a bonfire during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', on January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luminarias Festival - Spain

A man rides a horse during the celebration of the 'Luminarias', January 16, 2023, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Avila, Castilla y Leon, Spain. In this small town in the Avila region of Pinares, the 'Luminarias' festival is celebrated today, in honor of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. The festival consists of the spreading of about thirty bonfires throughout the village. The fire is crossed by almost 300 neighbors with their donkeys or horses in order to purify their animals and to deprive them of diseases throughout the year. Photo by Rafael Bastante/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM