< Back to all clusters
[INTERNATIONAL] · Spain · 76 sources

started · updated

Aragon wildfire near Orés burns ~12,000 hectares and forces over 1,000 evacuations

A wildfire ignited on 15 July near the village of Orés in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon. By the following days the fire had spread to at least five surrounding municipalities – Orés, Asín, Luesia, Malpica de Arba and Uncastillo – destroying roughly 12,000 hectares (about 120 km²) of forest and farmland. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated and further pre‑alerts were issued for nearby towns such as Castiliscar, Urriés, Navardún and Sos del Rey Católico.

The blaze damaged dozens of houses, cut power in several villages and prompted a large‑scale response: over 400 firefighters, about 15 aircraft, and the Military Emergency Unit (UME) were deployed. Authorities warned that strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity kept the risk of further spread very high. No casualties have been reported, but the situation remains unstable as firefighters continue to monitor and protect the remaining areas.

Regional officials, including Aragon’s president Jorge Azcón, have overseen the operation, while the national government has coordinated additional resources. The fire is described as the largest forest fire in Spain for the year and highlights the growing challenge of extreme summer conditions across the country.

Sources

about 2 months ago
about 2 months ago
about 2 months ago
Cuando sonaron las campanas [www.laopiniondealmeria.com]
about 2 months ago
about 2 months ago
Bomberos y bomberas salvan pueblos [www.noticiasdenavarra.com]
about 2 months ago
about 2 months ago
about 2 months ago