# Wildfires in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfires-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-27T11:10:44.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, Spain experienced significant forest fires in different regions.

In Almería, a blaze in the municipality of Las Tres Villas destroyed approximately 200 hectares of land, including scrubland and woodland. The fire caused the evacuation of nine residents and the confinement of eight others. It also impacted infrastructure, affecting a wind farm, blocking roads, and interrupting railway services between Abla-Abrucena and Doña María-Ocaña for two days.

Following this, a major fire broke out in the Devesa del Saler within the Albufera Natural Park near Valencia. This incident prompted authorities to elevate the emergency level to situation 2 of the Special Forest Fire Plan. Approximately 150 people were evacuated from El Saler, nearby campsites, and a residential tower. Emergency response efforts included the deployment of the Military Emergencies Unit (UME) and aerial resources. Officials expressed concern that 'poniente' winds could decrease humidity and push flames toward the sea.

## Claims

- The Municipal Operational Coordination Center (Cecopal) ordered the preventive evacuation of El Saler town and local campsites. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The fire has been elevated to situation 2 of the Special Forest Fire Plan (PEIF). (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The third battalion of the Military Emergencies Unit (UME) has been deployed to assist in extinguishing the fire. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The CV-500 road has been closed in both directions due to the fire. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Ten aerial resources are operating in the area, including eight from the Generalitat and two from the Ministry for Ecological Transition. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The beach in the El Saler area has been evacuated due to the fire. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The fire has burned at least 48 hectares of land. (single source)
- Approximately 150 people have been evacuated from the area. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: El Saler forest fire forces evacuations in Valencia

A forest fire in the Devesa del Saler, within the Albufera Natural Park, has forced the evacuation of El Saler town, campsites, and a residential tower. Emergency services and the UME are currently fighting the

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benicalap-tourist-apartment-projects-face-corruption-investigation-request

### 2026-08-26: Almería forest fire destroys 200 hectares of land

A forest fire in Las Tres Villas, Almería, destroyed 200 hectares of land, caused local evacuations, and disrupted rail and road infrastructure before being fully extinguished.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almera-forest-fire-destroys-200-hectares-of-land

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