Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Pavilion set up for people evacuated by the fire, on August 18, 2025, in Plasencia, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fire that originated in Jarilla is currently the only one that is still active in the autonomous community of Extremadura, after having devastated more than 12,000 hectares. This Monday, August 18, 20 aerial resources are fighting it and efforts are concentrated on its northern flank, which continues to advance and threatens Navaconcejo, Tornavacas, Jerte and Rebollar. This locality, of about 200 inhabitants, has been evacuated. Photo by Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

Spain: Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Rages in Jarilla, Extremadura 3

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Overnight, it forced the confinement of Oliva de Plasencia and the closure of 25 kilometers of the A-66 highway.

Spain: Water Bomber Scoops Water From Plasencia Reservoir

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Aerial firefighting has continued. Two water bombers have been sent by France to battle wildfires.

Spain: Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Rages in Jarilla, Extremadura 2

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Overnight, it forced the confinement of Oliva de Plasencia and the closure of 25 kilometers of the A-66 highway.

Spain: Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Rages in Jarilla, Extremadura

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Overnight, it forced the confinement of Oliva de Plasencia and the closure of 25 kilometers of the A-66 highway.

VOLLEY - Internazionali - Wevza Cup Women - Beziers Angels vs CV Kiele Socuellamos

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Javiera Plasencia of CV Kiele Socuellamos in action during the day 3 of the CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup 2025 Women - Prequalification Round WEVZA CUP between Bezier VB vs CV Kiele Socuellamos at the Palazzetto dello Sport on September 20, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

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