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2026 Spain wildfire season intensifies

Overview

The 2026 wildfire season in Spain has continued to deteriorate. In Almería, the Los Gallardos blaze that razed more than 7,000 ha, killed 13 people and forced the evacuation of over 1,600 residents remains the deadliest fire since the 2005 Guadalajara tragedy. Emergency response is centred on an advanced command post in Turre and involves INFOCA, the UME helicopter fleet, regional fire brigades, civil‑protection teams and the 112 service, with Minister Antonio Sanz coordinating on‑site. The provincial council of Almería has pledged rapid financing for reconstruction and restoration of public services, while community solidarity supplies aid to evacuees.

In Aragon, the forest fire near Orés has more than doubled in scale, consuming over 12,000 ha and prompting the evacuation of roughly 700 residents from five villages. About 450 firefighters, 300 military reinforcements and 30 aerial units are deployed under a Level‑2 emergency declaration.

Ecological groups now link the Almería blaze to illegal, unpermitted housing on forest land and call for stricter urban‑planning, active land‑management incentives and subsidies for agro‑forestry to break fuel corridors.

The Civil Guard has opened arson investigations into three separate forest‑fire incidents in Castellón, underscoring the human‑caused nature of many ignitions and reinforcing calls for stricter prevention measures nationwide.

Timeline

about 7 hours ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Spanish Civil Guard probes three men for arson in Castellón forests
Spain's Civil Guard is investigating three men for allegedly starting separate forest fires in Castellón province in June, including a 45‑square‑metre blaze in Soneja and other attempts in Atzeneta del Maestrat
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Almería forest fire highlights illegal housing and land‑management risks
A deadly forest fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, linked to illegal isolated housing and poor land management, prompts calls for stricter planning and incentives for active agro‑forestry.
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Los Gallardos wildfire kills 13 and triggers coordinated emergency response in Almería
A wildfire in Almería burned 7,000 ha, forced 1,600+ evacuations, killed 13 and prompted coordinated response by regional authorities and community aid.
2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 59 sources
Aragon wildfires burn 120,000 hectares, force 1,100 evacuations
Aragon’s Orés wildfire has burned up to 120,000 ha, forced 1,100+ evacuations, and sees hundreds of firefighters, 30+ aircraft and the military UME battling the blaze.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Spain faces deadly 2026 wildfire season as fires outpace firefighting capacity
Spain's 2026 wildfire season has become deadly, with the Los Gallardos blaze destroying 5,000 ha, evacuating 1,400 people and killing several, while fires now reach intensities nine times beyond firefighting 
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ourense freight train sparks eight forest fires, halting rail service
A freight train in Ourense caused eight forest fires on July 13, burning about 8 ha, halting rail traffic, cancelling 15 medium‑distance trains, and prompting accusations of negligence against Adif.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Andalusia fires prompt parliamentary demands for accountability
Andalusia’s parliament demanded President Moreno explain the deadly Los Gallardos wildfire and called the Doñana Plan commissioner to account for a settlement fire that left hundreds homeless.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Xàbia adds third fire‑water tank to protect all forest fronts
Xàbia inaugurated a 500 m³ fire‑water tank in Covatelles, completing a network that now protects the Granadella, Plana, Montgó and Tossal Gros forest fronts.
3 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Fire incidents in Spain trigger response in Móstoles, Pontevedra
Spain saw two separate fires—one near Móstoles' Los Llanos area and another in a waste‑truck on Pontevedra’s avenida de Marín—both quickly contained with no injuries.
3 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Andalusia faces rising forest‑fire danger as abandoned lands fuel larger blazes
Abandoned forests in Andalusia increase fuel loads, raising the risk of larger, more intense wildfires, prompting a new Cajamar report to call for stronger prevention and land‑management measures.
4 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources
Almería’s Los Gallardos wildfire kills 13, sparks aid and environmental concerns
The Los Gallardos wildfire in Almería burned ~7,000 ha, killed 13 (including foreign nationals), prompted government aid, Unicaja loans, climate‑change criticism, and a judicial probe.
4 days ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
Rubió forest fire in Catalonia reaches 47 hectares
Rubió forest fire in Catalonia burned 47 hectares and was stabilized; simultaneous fires in Galicia and Eivissa added to a week of high‑risk wildfires across Spain.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Galicia forest fires scorch 220 hectares, two blazes brought under control
Galicia’s Vimianzo‑Laxe fire burned ~220 ha and was controlled; a nearby Ribas de Sil blaze burned up to 180 ha before being stabilised, prompting extensive aerial and ground response.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spanish towns boost fire prevention measures as summer wildfire risk rises
Guadarrama finishes summer brush‑clearance to cut fire risk, while Elche firefighters flag equipment shortages and a pending hose purchase to aid fire response.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Almería wildfire sparks political blame fight in Spain
Spain’s deadliest Almería wildfire triggers a political showdown, with opposition blaming government cuts to fire services and the ruling party defending its response.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Spain battles two separate vegetation fires, mobilising emergency services
Spain faced two vegetation fires on Monday – one at a Palencia solar plant where two people needed medical aid, and another in Badajoz's forest, prompting firefighters, a helicopter and aircraft to intervene.
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Spain and Colombia face surge in forest fire activity
Spain reports a near‑triple increase in forest‑burned area, while Medellín, Colombia, raises fire‑risk alerts as dry conditions spur prevention efforts.
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
Catalonia and Aragon wildfires trigger evacuations, road closures and military assistance
Wildfires in Aiguamúrcia (Catalonia) burned over 110 ha, forced 2 500 confinements and 400 evacuations, while a separate fire in Peñarroya de Tastavins (Aragon) triggered level‑2 emergency, road closures and U
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Catalonia opens 522 sanction cases against electric utilities for fire‑prevention breaches
Catalonia has opened 522 sanction cases against electric utilities for fire‑prevention failures as the region confronts a record wildfire season that has burned over 3,000 hectares this summer.
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Spain's Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska on Levante Almeriense wildfire response
Spain's interior minister reported 12 deaths, eight injured and 23 missing after a wildfire in Turre, deploying 461 responders, helicopters and drones, and urging residents to follow mandatory safety orders.
7 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio launches EU forest‑fire prevention campaign from Sicily
Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio launches the “Stop Incendi Boschivi 2026” campaign from Sicily, urging EU‑wide prevention, tech monitoring and stricter penalties after Andalusian wildfires.
7 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Europe Faces Record Forest Fire Risk as Drought Spreads Across dozens of Countries
EU forest fires have scorched over 155,000 ha this year, with 1,057 incidents and 6.49 Mt CO₂ released; France, UK, Germany, Italy, Iberia, Hungary and Romania face the greatest danger.
7 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Spanish wildfires in Cáceres and Huelva see containment and evacuation efforts
Firefighters continue battling wildfires in Cáceres and Huelva, Spain, with aerial assets and evacuations deployed as winds fuel the blaze.
8 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Marbella forest fire in Spain kills multiple people and forces evacuations
A forest fire in Marbella, Spain, caused multiple deaths, forced evacuations and closed a highway, as residents reported heavy smoke.
8 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Spanish wildfires scorch summer fields and homes
Spanish wildfires raze peach orchards and summer fields, causing loss of harvests, home destruction, and urging change in land‑use practices.
8 days ago

[CRIME] 10 sources
Benahavís wildfire forces evacuation of nearly 2,000 residents
The Benahavís wildfire that began on July 9 forced the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people, closed the AP‑7, and was extinguished after two days by a large emergency response.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Galicia's government urged to overhaul forest fire policies
Galicia's environmental platform of 70 groups demanded a radical overhaul of the Xunta's forest fire policies, citing 800 hectares burned, staff shortages, and calling for a single public firefighting service,
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Aragon wildfire in Castillonroy consumes 420 hectares
A fast‑moving wildfire in Castillonroy, Aragon burned 420 ha on Wednesday, prompting a level‑2 civil‑protection response, 200+ responders, temporary confinement of 800 locals, and road closures.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Córdoba Province confronts rising forest‑fire danger and illegal logging operations
Córdoba raises forest‑fire alert, deploys emergency teams and halts illegal logging, while fighting a blaze in La Calera amid dry conditions.
9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Catalonia wildfires quickly contained in Sant Cugat and Guimerà
Two Catalonia fires – one in Sant Cugat and another near Guimerà – were swiftly controlled by firefighters, with local farmers helping to contain the Guimerà blaze; no injuries or damage were reported.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Valencia boosts fire‑prevention measures in Devesa del Saler amid extreme heat
Valencia ramps up patrols, closes Devesa del Saler and deploys high‑capacity water cannons to curb extreme fire risk during a heat wave.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Sabugal wildfire spreads toward Benespera and Penalobo
A wildfire that started at 15:21 in Bendada, Sabugal, Portugal, has two fronts moving toward Benespera and Penalobo. No homes are threatened, but high‑voltage lines impede aerial work; 367 firefighters, 99 cars
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Catalonia's PPC unveils fire‑prevention shock plan
Catalonia's PPC proposes a year‑round fire‑prevention plan, adding resources, incentives and reforms, while analysts stress the need for a second strategy beyond rapid detection to curb large wildfires.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Spain's Andalusia and Aragon end wildfire emergencies
Spain lifted the emergency phase for the Grazalema wildfire in Andalusia while Aragon raised a level‑two emergency for the Castillonroy fire, deploying military and firefighting units.
10 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Extremadura battles 32 forest fires in a single week
Infoex fought 32 forest fires in Extremadura, Spain, burning 270 ha, while a worsening heatwave fuels early‑season wildfires across southern Europe.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Catalonia's Gavarres wildfire triggers judicial probe into cause
The Gavarres wildfire in Catalonia, part of Spain’s June forest‑fire season, is now under judicial review after a maintenance worker’s radial machine is suspected as the ignition source.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ribota de Sajambre wildfire stays at level 2 as flames threaten nearby towns
The Ribota de Sajambre wildfire in León stays at level 2, with improved but still active conditions, prompting extensive aerial and ground firefighting, road closures, and temporary resident confinement.
11 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Spain sees multiple fires blaze in industrial, forest and transport sites
Spain reports several fires: a waste‑plant blaze in Sant Boi, a forest fire in Toledo, Metrovalencia line disruption, a building fire in Castellón and a 400‑ha wildfire in Anoia.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spanish coastal towns launch fire prevention drives as forest fire risk spikes
Recent fires in Orihuela Costa and a new awareness campaign in Córdoba prompt Spanish authorities to push for better forest‑fire prevention, equipment and resident cooperation.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Grazalema forest fire forces evacuations and prompts investigation
The Grazalema forest fire burned over 215 ha, led to evacuations of up to 188 people and two hotels, and sparked an investigation of a rural‑accommodation employee for alleged negligence.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Valencian Government imposes maximum fire‑risk level, bans access to natural parks
The Valencian government set the highest fire‑risk level (pre‑emergency 3) for 6‑9 July, banning fires, forest‑track travel and sports events across the region’s natural parks.
12 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Spain warns of heat‑driven pest spikes: cockroaches surge in Sevilla, hornet attacks rise in Galicia
Heat waves in Spain have sparked pest alerts: Castillo Nevado warns of rising American cockroach infestations in Sevilla, while Galicia sees increased Asian hornet attacks, prompting emergency treatments and a
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Catalonia grapples with forest fire cleanup and rising agricultural red tape
A year after a massive forest fire in Baix Ebre, volunteers call for more cleanup, while Catalan farmers face growing bureaucracy, DUN reporting and stricter environmental rules.
12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Catalonia Les Gavarres Wildfire Continues as Crews Battle Re‑sparks
Catalonia's Les Gavarres wildfire remains uncontrolled despite 80 % of its perimeter being worked; crews battle multiple re‑sparks and enforce restrictions as the blaze, part of several regional fires, has scor
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 15 sources
Soneja wildfire forces evacuation of Azuébar in Spain
A Sunday wildfire in Soneja, Spain, burned ~180 ha, forced evacuation of 500 Azuébar residents and prompted a massive multi‑agency response; the fire was partially contained by Tuesday and investigators say its
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Spain mobilises military and ministry units to battle forest fires amid heat wave
Spain’s heat wave sparked multiple forest fires; President Sánchez deployed the UME (≈90 personnel, 17 vehicles) and MITECO helicopters to sites in Castellón, Huesca and elsewhere, urging public caution amid no
12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
Pyrenees forest fires scorch 1,500 ha in France and over 2,200 ha in Spain
Forest fires in the Eastern Pyrenees have burned ~1,500 ha, prompting deployment of 700 firefighters, while Spain’s Costa Brava blaze has scorched over 2,200 ha, leading to evacuations and extensive aerial and‑
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Navarre Forest Fire Sparks Aerial Response Amid Extreme Heat Risk
A forest fire near Beriain and Imarcoain in Navarre prompted road closures and aerial firefighting, while the regional government warned of extreme heat and imposed strict fire‑prevention restrictions.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Loporzano forest fire spreads to Guara Natural Park, prompting UME deployment
A wind‑driven forest fire near Loporzano, Huesca, burned ~200 ha, entered Guara Park, forced UME deployment and evacuated 17 people; no injuries reported.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Catalonia forest fires spur criticism of emergency communication and forest management
Catalonia wildfires, including the Benicarló evacuation and the Gavarres blaze, have prompted local officials to demand better emergency communication and forest‑management reforms, while the regional govt pled
13 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Wildfire in Spain's Costa Brava burns over 2,000 hectares, 400 firefighters deployed
A fast‑moving wildfire in Spain’s Costa Brava has burned more than 2,000 ha, prompting deployment of about 400 firefighters and ten aerial units, with authorities urging locals and tourists to stay clear.
13 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Spain‑Portugal Wildfire Near Costa Brava Burns Over 2,000 Hectares
A wildfire near La Bisbal d'Empordà on Spain's Costa Brava burned over 2,000 hectares, prompting evacuations of 150 people and the deployment of 400+ firefighters, army units and aerial support; Portugal also f
14 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Spain battles series of forest fires in Granada province and Segurilla
Spain fought a larger blaze near Segurilla and four forest fires across Granada province within 24 hours, prompting extensive firefighter deployments and heat‑related cautions.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Catalonia coast wildfire burns 22,000 hectares near Costa Brava
A wildfire near Costa Brava, Spain, has burned about 22,000 hectares, forced travel bans in 10‑12 municipalities, kept 12,000 residents indoors and prompted a request for army aid; no casualties reported.
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 82 sources
Les Gavarres wildfire burns ~2,300 ha, authorities impose evacuations and max‑level fire alert
The Les Gavarres wildfire near La Bisbal d’Empordà has burned ~2,300 ha, 70 % stabilised after work by 400+ firefighters; level‑4 fire alert and evacuations affect ~10‑12 000 residents.
15 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Spain's Castilla y León records 826 forest fires as 2026 blaze season intensifies
Castilla y León logged 826 forest fires in early 2026, prompting a €7 million response, while Spain sees about 50,000 hectares burned, amid a 16% EU rise in fire‑damaged area.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Spain's forest fires force evacuations of tens of thousands
Spain's 2026 forest fire season forces the evacuation of around 50,000 people as fires scorch tens of thousands of hectares across Catalonia, Aragon and other regions, prompting military assistance and travel‑c
16 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Forest fires in Spain and Cuba prompt evacuations
Forest fires in Spain's Sierra Morena forced the evacuation of about 200 residents, while a blaze in Cuba's Alejandro de Humboldt park has burned 600 hectares, prompting multi‑agency suppression efforts.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain ramps up fire watch as wildfires flare in Vigo and Tardelcuende
Spain’s Vigo region faces extreme fire‑risk levels, while a Level 1 forest fire in Tardelcuende draws 19 units and 98 responders, with winds expected to ease later today.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
Spain wildfires spark evacuations and large‑scale emergency response
Wildfires across Spain have forced evacuations, burned thousands of hectares and mobilised dozens of helicopters, brigades and other emergency crews.
16 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Andalusia firefighters extinguish vegetation blaze on A‑389 and recycling plant fire
Andalusian firefighters contained a 300‑sqm vegetation fire on the A‑389 near Medina Sidonia and later extinguished a blaze at the Miramundo recycling plant, averting further spread to nearby forest areas.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Aragon forest fire near Zaragoza triggers UME deployment
A forest fire near Leciñena, Zaragoza burned ~500 ha on 30 June; authorities activated the UME and deployed dozens of aerial and ground units, with regional officials overseeing the effort.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Navarre's Ezkaba Forest Fire Contained, Hotspots Remain
A forest fire on Ezkaba mountain in Navarre is now controlled; firefighters and officials report no active front, though a few hotspots remain and will be fully extinguished soon.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spain stabilizes wildfires in Navarre and La Gomera
Spain reports two wildfires: a 400‑hectare blaze in Navarre now stabilised with restrictions lifted, and a 9,500 m² fire in La Gomera fully extinguished with no injuries.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Catalonia faces forest‑staff shortage as fire risk and disease surveillance concerns rise
Catalonia's forest‑staff deficit threatens fire prevention and highlights calls for integrated disease surveillance to protect public health.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 16 sources
Spain battles numerous forest fires amid soaring summer heat
Spain faces dozens of forest fires this summer, burning nearly 40,000 ha and prompting large‑scale firefighting deployments across several regions.
21 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources
Pradela wildfire escalates in León, prompting higher danger level
The Pradela forest fire in León reignited, raising its danger level to IGR‑2 and threatening nearby villages; 34 units were deployed, with suspicion of arson.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Forest Fires Reach Level‑1 Severity in León, Spain
Four lightning‑started forest fires in León, Spain are at Level‑1 severity; extensive regional resources are battling them as cooler, more humid weather should aid containment.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
San Roque municipality adopts fire‑prevention decree
San Roque council issued a decree requiring land‑clearance, safety zones and a ban on open fires to curb summer forest‑fire risk.
22 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Spain and Dominican Republic mobilize resources to combat forest fires
Spain (León) and the Dominican Republic (Sierra de Bahoruco) deploy hundreds of firefighters and equipment to contain multiple forest fires, with most incidents under control and further efforts ongoing.
22 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
Catalonia raises forest‑fire alert to maximum level amid extreme heat
Catalonia activates its highest fire‑prevention alert as heat spikes, while Galicia launches a massive summer fire‑prevention operation. Aragon battles a 5 000‑ha blaze, Navarre seeks compensation for halted ha
23 days ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Forest Fires Sweep Catalonia and Alicante Regions During Sant Joan
Multiple forest fires struck Catalonia and Valencia on Sant Joan, prompting extensive firefighter and helicopter deployment, while a truck fire on the AP‑7 near Gata, Alicante was quickly extinguished, averting
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Sant Quirze Safaja fire forces confinement of 700 residents in Catalonia
A forest fire near Sant Quirze Safaja forced 700 residents to stay indoors; 40 crews fought the blaze that burned ~10‑16 ha, and the regional fire alert was extended to 24‑25 June.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 22 sources
Spain issues widespread fire alerts as multiple wildfires surge across regions
Spain ramps up fire‑risk alerts and deploys dozens of ground and aerial units as wildfires flare in La Rioja, Aragón, Castilla y León, Valencia, Catalonia and Álava.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Balearic Islands combat four forest fires on Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera
Four forest fires across Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera prompt a maximum‑alert response, with hundreds of firefighters, aerial units and an autobomb deployed, while one blaze near Palma's Parc Bit burned 4 ha.
25 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Spanish towns impose strict fireworks restrictions for Saint John’s Eve celebrations
Spanish municipalities tighten fireworks bans for Saint John’s Eve; Galicia’s pyrotechnic group threatens legal action, while Catalonia enforces beach restrictions and a major clean‑up operation.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Galicia's 2025 forest fires spark dispute over fire prevention and fireworks bans
Greenpeace urges stronger forest restoration and prevention after Galicia's 2025 fires, while the regional pyrotechnics industry threatens lawsuits over municipal fireworks bans, arguing minimal fire impact.
26 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Cross‑border forest fire burns 45 hectares in Ourense, Spain
A forest fire that started in Vinhais, Portugal crossed into A Mezquita, Ourense, Spain on Sunday, burning about 45 ha. Spanish and Portuguese teams deployed ground crews, helicopters and aircraft; no towns are
26 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Catalonia faces heightened fire risk as authorities approve 64 summer bonfire celebrations
Catalonia’s fire expert warns of all‑type wildfire risk, while the government clears 64 bonfire and fireworks events for the summer, including Saint John celebrations.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Andalusia forest fires extinguished in La Carolina and stabilized in Órgiva
Forest fires in Andalusia were extinguished in La Carolina and stabilized in Órgiva after extensive firefighting, evacuations and road closures.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Catalonia towns ban bonfires and tighten farm machine rules amid extreme wildfire risk
Lleida towns ban bonfires for Saint John’s Eve and fire services are boosting resources, while Vistabella imposes strict summer rules for agricultural machines to curb wildfire risk.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Galicia boosts forest fire prevention funding as locals reject mountain access fees
Galicia allocates €107 million to forest‑fire prevention while local groups in O Morrazo reject a proposed mountain entry fee, citing fire risk and limited resources.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Forest fire near Segura River prompts aerial response and evacuations in Murcia
A forest fire near Murcia's Segura River sparked evacuations and saw five helicopters and a plane battling flames, amid a dispute over who should clear the dry vegetation.
28 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Portugal wildfires close A6 highway near Vendas Novas and cross into Spain
A pasture fire near Vendas Novas closed the A6 highway, while a separate blaze from Vinhais spread into Spain, involving dozens of emergency crews.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Catalonia forest fires trigger village lockdown and regional alerts
Catalonia fires forced a village lockdown in Forallac and prompted regional alerts as multiple wildfires were controlled across Ponent, with officials warning of heightened risk in the Pre‑Pyrénées.
28 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Andalusia faces surge in forest fires as authorities boost response
Andalusia expects over five forest fires per day; active blazes in Jaén and Córdoba are met with extensive ground and air deployments, while municipalities boost preventive clearing and tech like drones and hel
29 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Artesa de Segre imposes confinement and fire ban amid chemical odor and heatwave
Artesa de Segre (Spain) confined residents for an hour because of a strong chemical odor from a local factory and later banned bonfires and fireworks through June 28 due to extreme heat and fire risk.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Valencia region deploys summer fire defence as Xàtiva industrial blaze erupts
Valencia boosts summer fire protection with added crews and water‑cannon towers, while an industrial blaze in Xàtiva released toxic smoke, prompting a multi‑agency response and medical treatment for three.
29 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Fire Stabilized Near Embalse del Ferial in Navarra's Bardenas Reales
A forest fire near Embalse del Ferial in Navarra's Bardenas Reales was stabilized, burning roughly 4‑5 ha of pine. Helicopters and ground crews contained it by night, and authorities keep the area under watch.
29 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Spain issues severe forest fire warning for Huelva as temperatures soar
Spain raises fire risk in Huelva amid heatwave, imposing bans on open flames; Portugal urges pruning and fire bans; Colombia warns abandoned farms could spark rapid wildfires.
30 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Cereal Fire Ravages Fields Near Talavera, Spain
A cereal field wildfire near Talavera, Spain burned 60‑100 hectares, mobilised over 200 firefighters, confined several villages for three hours, and threatened a nearby pig farm without causing casualties.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Spain’s 2026 forest fires triple, prompting EU‑wide emergency response
Spain’s forest fires have tripled in 2026, burning over 39,000 ha, while the EU mobilises a coordinated civil‑protection fleet and crews to address the surge.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Andalusia Boosts Plan Infoca Funding to €271 million for 2026 Fire Fight
Andalusia raises Plan Infoca's 2026 budget to €271 million, expanding personnel, aerial assets and technology as the region faces a surge in forest fires, including a recent blaze in Almogía.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Alhama de Murcia and Vigo launch new forest‑fire surveillance programmes
Alhama de Murcia and Vigo have launched new forest‑fire surveillance programmes, deploying daily volunteer patrols and community‑based monitoring to detect and respond to fires early this summer.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Valencian regional government boosts summer forest‑fire prevention with 1,700 personnel
Valencian authorities mobilise 1,700 staff, aircraft and water‑tanks, repair 4,000 km of forest tracks and launch a public fire‑prevention campaign ahead of the high‑risk summer season.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Sardinia to host 120 EU fire‑fighting experts for 2026 forest‑fire campaign
Sardinia will host roughly 120 EU fire‑fighting experts from France, Austria and Estonia for the 2026 forest‑fire campaign, strengthening regional response under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Spain battles dozens of forest fires that scorch over 500 hectares
Thirteen forest fires across Spain burned over 500 hectares, forced evacuations, and triggered a massive aerial and ground firefighting response.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Boborás Forest Fire Threatens Villages in Spain's Galicia Region
A forest fire near Boborás, Spain, burned 150‑200 ha, prompting a Level 2 emergency, aerial and ground deployments, and community water‑spraying to protect nearby villages.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Wildfire in Padron, Galicia burns 330 hectares and forces evacuations
A wildfire near Padron, Galicia has burned ~330 ha, forced the evacuation of about ten homes, and prompted a high‑level emergency response amid strong winds.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Andalusia strengthens forest fire response with 450 staff and new director
Andalusia deploys 450 staff via the INFOMUR plan and appoints Jorge Luque Illescas to lead a new Forest Fire Directorate, boosting coordination after a major Huelva blaze.

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