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.

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Interior of a farmhouse after the passage of fire, on August 13, 2025, in Cova, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martinez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to the areas of the villages" and the proximity of the fire to the urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Interior of a farmhouse after the passage of fire, on August 13, 2025, in Cova, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martinez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to the areas of the villages" and the proximity of the fire to the urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of the forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martínez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to village areas" and the proximity of the fire to urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of the forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martínez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to village areas" and the proximity of the fire to urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Two cattle ranchers observe the state of their farm after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Cova, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of the forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martínez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to village areas" and the proximity of the fire to urban centers on a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of the forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martínez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to village areas" and the proximity of the fire to urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Forest Fires Continue to Burn in Northern Spain

Several residents look at their farms after the passage of the fire, on August 13, 2025, in Somoza, Pobra de Trives, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The head of the forest fire prevention service in Ourense, Sandra Martínez, has noted with concern "the shifting winds that have pushed the fires to village areas" and the proximity of the fire to urban centers in a new day of fires in the province. Photo by Rosa Veiga / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM