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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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Italy: Torrential Rains Turn Alcamo Streets Into Rivers

A violent storm struck Alcamo, in the Trapani area, on Wednesday night, September 10, dropping about 35 mm of rain in just a few hours. The sudden downpour overwhelmed the drainage system and turned streets into raging rivers. Floodwaters inundated garages and basements and swept away several cars, leaving residents shaken after a night of fear.

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Fire progress, on August 26, 2025, in Cañones del Sil, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Fire progress, on August 26, 2025, in Cañones del Sil, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A helicopter drops water on the fire on August 26, 2025, in Covas, Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Neighbors watch the advance of the flames on August 26, 2025, in Castro de Abaixo, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Neighbors watch the advance of the flames on August 26, 2025, in Castro de Abaixo, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

View of smoke from the fire on August 26, 2025, in Turbeo, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Emergency services work to extinguish the fire, on August 26, 2025, in Castro de Abaixo, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A tree still burning on August 26, 2025, in Margaride de Lor, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A tree still burning on August 26, 2025, in Margaride de Lor, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Advance of the luminous flames, on August 26, 2025, in Castro de Abaixo, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, especially affected these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the last two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Neighbors watch the advance of the flames on August 26, 2025, in Castro de Abaixo, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

Fire progress, on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A helicopter collects water to help extinguish a fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A helicopter collects water to help with firefighting efforts while a couple fishes, on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A couple fishes near the fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A couple fishes near the fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A helicopter collects water to help extinguish a fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia, Spain. Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A couple fishes near the fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A couple fishes near the fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A couple fishes near the fire on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Situation 2 in Pobra Do Brollón Fire Cancelled - Spain

A man shows the fish he caught, on August 26, 2025, in Aguas Mestas, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Conditions seem to be improving in the province of Lugo, which has been particularly hard hit these days by the wave of fires that has been raging in Galicia for the past two weeks. Thus, Situation 2 has already been deactivated in A Pobra do Brollón and the fire originated in A Fonsagrada has been considered stabilized. Photo by Adrián Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Raging Across Central Portugal - Gardunha

Firetrucks are seen near a site of the wildfire in Unhais da Serra, central Portugal, on Aug. 22, 2025. Wildfires raging across central Portugal's Gardunha mountains have encircled several historic villages, forcing evacuations and leaving others under siege. Photo by Sun Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Raging Across Central Portugal - Gardunha

Firefighters work at a site of the wildfire near Unhais da Serra, central Portugal, on Aug. 22, 2025. Wildfires raging across central Portugal's Gardunha mountains have encircled several historic villages, forcing evacuations and leaving others under siege. Photo by Sun Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Raging Across Central Portugal - Gardunha

Firefighters work at a site of the wildfire near Unhais da Serra, central Portugal, on Aug. 22, 2025. Wildfires raging across central Portugal's Gardunha mountains have encircled several historic villages, forcing evacuations and leaving others under siege. Photo by Sun Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Raging Across Central Portugal - Gardunha

This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2025 shows an area devastated by the wildfire in Castelo Novo, central Portugal. Wildfires raging across central Portugal's Gardunha mountains have encircled several historic villages, forcing evacuations and leaving others under siege. Photo by Sun Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Raging Across Central Portugal - Gardunha

Firetrucks are seen near a site of the wildfire in Unhais da Serra, central Portugal, on Aug. 22, 2025. Wildfires raging across central Portugal's Gardunha mountains have encircled several historic villages, forcing evacuations and leaving others under siege. Photo by Sun Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Raging Across Central Portugal - Gardunha

This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2025 shows an area devastated by the wildfire in Castelo Novo, central Portugal. Wildfires raging across central Portugal's Gardunha mountains have encircled several historic villages, forcing evacuations and leaving others under siege. Photo by Sun Wei/Xinhua/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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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM