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Zaragoza and Guadalajara wildfires scorch over 15,000 hectares in Spain

Massive forest fires in Spain’s northeastern region have burned more than 15,000 hectares. The blaze that broke out near Orés in the Cinco Villas area of Zaragoza province has created a perimeter of roughly 80 km, prompting the evacuation of villages such as Orés, Asín, Luesia, Malpica de Arba and Uncastillo. Around 450‑460 firefighters, bulldozers, UME (Military Emergency Unit) personnel and more than 25 aircraft are fighting the fire, while the regional Civil Guard monitors hotspots with drones. In the neighboring Guadalajara province, a separate wildfire north‑east of Madrid has consumed about 13‑14 000 hectares, forcing the evacuation of roughly 800 residents in 20 municipalities. Authorities have built firebreaks, deployed ground crews and aerial drops, and continue to reinforce the perimeter to prevent the flames from reaching protected areas such as the Sierra Norte and Sierra de Santo Domingo. Both incidents are being aggravated by extreme heat, very low humidity and drought conditions linked to climate change, and officials warn that the fire season could worsen.

The fire near Orés is now described as “stabilized” after several days of intensive fighting, though it remains active and the perimeter is not yet considered fully secured. Evacuees are receiving basic services and preparations are under way for a gradual return to their homes.

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