- 4d ago
At least 12 killed as wildfire traps residents fleeing by car in southern Spain
A wildfire that erupted near Los Gallardos in Almería province on Thursday afternoon killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing after residents ignored instructions to stay indoors and drove into flames, officials said Friday.
- 4d ago
Andalusia wildfire kills 12, victims found trapped in cars after power line sparks blaze
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people and left 19 missing, with many victims found in vehicles after trying to flee. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the fire as a 'shock' and deployed military assets as over 1,000 residents were evacuated.
- 5d ago
Benahavís wildfire stabilised as 1,796 evacuated residents return home in Málaga province
A wildfire that broke out on Thursday afternoon near the AP-7 motorway in Benahavís, Málaga, forced the preventive evacuation of around 1,000 people from several residential areas. By Friday morning, 1,796 residents had been authorised to return as fire crews secured the perimeter.
- Jun 9
Andalusia wildfire burns 2,000 ha and forces over 430 evacuations
A wildfire that started in Villanueva de los Castillejos on Monday has burned over 2,000 hectares across Huelva province, prompting the preventive evacuation of more than 430 residents and the activation of Andalusia’s emergency plan.
- May 26
Wildfire in Spain's Doñana National Park burns 250–400 hectares of ecologically critical dunes and marshland
A wildfire in the heart of Doñana National Park has consumed between 250 and 400 hectares of dunes and marshland since Sunday, with over 130 firefighters and ten aircraft working to stabilize it amid suspicions of arson.
