Castilla y León records nearly 500 residential fires in first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, the Castilla y León region in Spain recorded 488 residential fires, averaging more than two incidents per day.

Emergency services have issued safety recommendations to mitigate these risks. Key preventative measures include avoiding the overloading of electrical outlets and power strips, keeping heating elements away from flammable materials like curtains or furniture, and ensuring chimneys are regularly inspected. Authorities also advise against using heaters to dry clothing and warn against leaving candles unattended. In the event of a kitchen grease fire, officials recommend covering the pan with a lid rather than using water, which can cause flames to spread rapidly.