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Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

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Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes 2

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

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Spain: Two Wildfires Erupt in Málaga in a Single Day

Wildfires broke out in the province of Malaga on Monday, September 1. Just hours after a fire was reported in Benalmádena, another blaze ignited in the Monte Coronado area.

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Spain: Level 2 Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Garaño, León

Several wildfires continued to rage in León as of Monday, August 25, including the IGR2 (level 2) fire in Garaño, which is at a Level 2 alert. The towns of Mora de Luna and Vega de Caballeros have been evacuated due to the Garaño fire.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 3

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 4

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 5

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure 2

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Granada City, Forcing Highway Closure

A forest fire broke out late Saturday, August 23, near the Fuente de la Bicha area between Granada city and Cenes de la Vega. The blaze produced a large smoke column visible across the city and forced the temporary closure of the A-395 highway. According to officials, firefighters have stabilized the fire, which is no longer spreading with active fronts.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out in Oia, Pontevedra, Prompting Evacuation 2

A forest fire broke out near Cabo Silleiro lighthouse in Oía, Pontevedraon, on Thursday afternoon, August 21, forcing the evacuation of 45 people from the campsite in Mougás. It had burned about 20 hectares as of writing.

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Spain: Level 2 Fire Alert Remains in Vilaboa, Pontevedra 2

A forest fire in Vilaboa, Pontevedra, broke out on Thursday, August 21, remaining at a level 2 alert as it continues to burn as of Friday. The blaze has burned about 60 hectares and continues to threaten homes in the area.

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Spain: Level 2 Fire Alert Remains in Vilaboa, Pontevedra

A forest fire in Vilaboa, Pontevedra, broke out on Thursday, August 21, remaining at a level 2 alert as it continues to burn as of Friday. The blaze has burned about 60 hectares and continues to threaten homes in the area.

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Spain: Forest Fire Breaks Out in Oia, Pontevedra, Prompting Evacuation

A forest fire broke out near Cabo Silleiro lighthouse in Oía, Pontevedraon, on Thursday afternoon, August 21, forcing the evacuation of 45 people. It had burned about 20 hectares as of writing.

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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: Wildfires Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in Northwestern Regions

Wildfires are devastating northwestern Spain, prompting the evacuation of 30,000 people across the provinces of Ourense, Zamora, and León, as well as the Extremadura region. Authorities have arrested 31 people and are investigating 92 others on suspicion of arson.

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Spain: New Fire Breaks Out Between Colmenar Viejo and Tres Cantos, After Deadly Blaze

A new wildfire erupted between Colmenar Viejo and Tres Cantos in the Community of Madrid, on Monday, August 18, a week after a deadly blaze, forcing the evacuation of isolated houses. The fire was declared a level 1 emergency, prompting the closure of parts of M-104 highway.

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Spain: Sudden Heat Gust Hits Granada Beaches, Forcing Evacuation and Rescues 2

A sudden thermal gust hit the beaches of Motril, Salobreña, and Torrenueva in Granada on Sunday evening, August 17, causing umbrellas, inflatables, and paddleboards to fly and prompting authorities to evacuate the sand and advise residents to stay indoors. The Civil Guard rescued three bathers, and two more were assisted by a rescue boat. The phenomenon coincided with a rapid temperature rise to 40.1°C and wind gusts up to 86.8 km/h, which also produced a small waterspout over Torrenueva.

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Spain: Oímbra Fire Burns Over 11,000 Hectares in Ourense, Injuring Several Firefighters 3

A fire that broke out in Oímbra, Orense, Spain, has burned more than 11,000 hectares as of Sunday, August 17, injuring three firefighters and leaving one in critical condition. Authorities arrested a 46-year-old man suspected of starting the fire while working with a tractor.

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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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Spain: Oímbra Fire Burns Over 11,000 Hectares in Ourense, Injuring Several Firefighters 2

A fire that broke out in Oímbra, Orense, Spain, has burned more than 11,000 hectares as of Sunday, August 17, injuring three firefighters and leaving one in critical condition. Authorities arrested a 46-year-old man suspected of starting the fire while working with a tractor.

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Spain: Oímbra Fire Burns Over 5,000 Hectares in Ourense, Injuring Several Firefighters

A fire that broke out in Oímbra, in the province of Ourense, Spain, burned more than 5,000 hectares and has remained out of control. Three firefighters were injured and are in critical condition. Authorities arrested a 46-year-old man, who is believed to have started the fire while clearing land with a tractor.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Madrid Kills One, Forces 180 Evacuations Amid Record Heatwave 4

A wildfire that broke out on Monday, August 11, near Madrid in the Tres Cantos area, killed one person and forced the evacuation of 180 residents. The blaze, fueled by a record-breaking heatwave affecting Spain and Portugal, burned fiercely amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 44°C. Emergency crews worked through the night to control the fire located 23 km north of Madrid. A man severely burned on 98% of his body was airlifted to La Paz hospital but later died. Regional authorities reported Tuesday that firefighters had contained the wildfire.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Madrid Kills One, Forces 180 Evacuations Amid Record Heatwave 2

A wildfire that broke out on Monday, August 11, near Madrid in the Tres Cantos area, killed one person and forced the evacuation of 180 residents. The blaze, fueled by a record-breaking heatwave affecting Spain and Portugal, burned fiercely amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 44°C. Emergency crews worked through the night to control the fire located 23 km north of Madrid. A man severely burned on 98% of his body was airlifted to La Paz hospital but later died. Regional authorities reported Tuesday that firefighters had contained the wildfire.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Madrid Kills One, Forces 180 Evacuations Amid Record Heatwave 3

A wildfire that broke out on Monday, August 11, near Madrid in the Tres Cantos area, killed one person and forced the evacuation of 180 residents. The blaze, fueled by a record-breaking heatwave affecting Spain and Portugal, burned fiercely amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 44°C. Emergency crews worked through the night to control the fire located 23 km north of Madrid. A man severely burned on 98% of his body was airlifted to La Paz hospital but later died. Regional authorities reported Tuesday that firefighters had contained the wildfire.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Madrid Kills One, Forces 180 Evacuations Amid Record Heatwave

A wildfire that broke out on Monday, August 11, near Madrid in the Tres Cantos area, killed one person and forced the evacuation of 180 residents. The blaze, fueled by a record-breaking heatwave affecting Spain and Portugal, burned fiercely amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 44°C. Emergency crews worked through the night to control the fire located 23 km north of Madrid. A man severely burned on 98% of his body was airlifted to La Paz hospital but later died. Regional authorities reported Tuesday that firefighters had contained the wildfire.

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