A year after Montse Aguilar died during a heatwave in Barcelona, her family is still awaiting the final autopsy. The judicial process remains frozen, and the city has not recognized her death as a workplace accident.
Wildfires forced evacuations and caused severe property damage in Ávila and Madrid, with Castellón also hard hit. Emergency services are still battling the flames, while residents face uncertainty as authorities lift some restrictions.
A man was arrested in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat after another man was found dead with signs of violence. A second person was injured and taken to hospital. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances.
Authorities have ended the evacuation for 6,000 residents in La Vall d’Uixó. The wildfire, active for four days, continues to threaten mountain areas, while restrictions remain in place in other affected municipalities.
Wildfires in Ávila, Toledo, and Madrid have forced more than 90,000 people to evacuate or remain confined. Authorities are racing to contain the flames before a new heatwave, while the government prepares emergency measures for affected workers and regions.
Wildfires have forced over 73,000 people to leave their homes in four provinces. Authorities declared a national emergency. Nearly 171,000 residents are affected by evacuations and confinement.
Dozens of residents evacuated from Sotillos de la Adrada are trying to return. Volunteers inside the village are exhausted after days of battling the fire. Authorities are maintaining strict controls, blocking most attempts to re-enter.
A fast-moving wildfire has forced the evacuation of Chapinería and nearby towns. High winds and extreme heat fueled the flames, destroying homes and emptying entire communities. Emergency services are working to regain control.
Strong winds drove wildfires in Ávila and Madrid to unprecedented levels. More than 45,000 hectares burned in Burgohondo alone, while satellite images reveal the fires’ scale and rapid spread.
Major wildfires in Madrid, Ávila, and Castellón have led to more than 55,000 evacuations and confinements. Authorities warn of worsening conditions as a new heatwave approaches, while emergency services focus on protecting urban areas and critical infrastructure.
A major wildfire in Vall d’Uixó has burned 7,200 hectares and forced 16,000 people to evacuate. Authorities warn that a heatwave could worsen conditions, while investigators are examining arson as a possible cause.
Eight people, including a photojournalist, were injured when police intervened at a mass protest against tourist overcrowding in Palma. Political leaders and organizers are demanding accountability for the forceful response, as calls grow for the Government Delegate to resign.
One of Spain’s largest recent wildfires has burned an area estimated at 38,000 to 63,000 hectares in Ávila. Firefighters describe chaotic conditions and call for urgent improvements to response systems. Exhaustion and poor coordination have complicated the effort.
A train malfunction between Sitges and Garraf has triggered delays of more than 45 minutes on basic Rodalies lines. Service reductions and additional stops are in effect. Authorities are addressing public concern following recent infrastructure incidents.
Spain faces its largest wildfire on record as flames devastate Ávila, Madrid and Toledo. More than 77,000 hectares are affected. Authorities have evacuated or confined 90,000 people as emergency measures expand and conditions worsen.
Firefighters in Madrid face strong winds as wildfires threaten homes and force evacuations. The blaze has already consumed 25,000 hectares. Authorities are focusing on the San Juan reservoir area, where fires from Ávila and Madrid converge.
A major wildfire near La Vall d’Uixó has led to the evacuation of 12 towns within the Sierra de Espadán natural park. More than 75,000 people are affected by evacuations and lockdowns as authorities race to contain the blaze.
A 30-year-old woman died after being set on fire in her Madrid home. Police allege her husband hired two men to kill her as she sought a separation. The case points to premeditation and left three children orphaned.
Wildfires in Ávila and Madrid have displaced more than 5,000 people. Talavera de la Reina and Escalona are hosting evacuees as authorities battle to contain the flames. Many remain anxious about their homes and future.
A 63-year-old hiker from Gipuzkoa died in Ordesa National Park after being struck by falling rocks and tumbling down a steep slope. Emergency teams responded quickly, but the man could not be saved. This was the second fatal mountain accident in the region that weekend.
A 25-year-old man drowned in the Segre River near Camarasa after jumping from rocks. Emergency teams launched a major search but could not revive him. The incident follows another recent drowning in Catalonia.
A fire near the Saler motorway and Oceanogràfic forced police to close the V-15 in both directions. Thick smoke disrupted traffic and tram service near major Valencia landmarks. The cause remains unknown.
A wildfire in Castellón has forced 16,000 people from their homes. Residents face uncertainty as flames threaten 19 municipalities. Emergency shelters are at capacity, and authorities warn of worsening conditions.
King Felipe VI visited evacuees in Madrid’s western Sierra after major wildfires forced thousands from their homes. Authorities highlighted strong coordination among emergency services as the crisis continued and fires remained active.
Granada province experienced two earthquakes on Sunday. The strongest, magnitude 3.7, struck near La Malahá and was widely felt. Earlier, a shallow tremor was recorded in Loja, raising concerns in the region.
Severe weather in Mallorca has caused more than 200 flight delays and multiple cancellations at Palma Airport. Menorca and Ibiza airports continue to operate normally as the storms bypass those islands.
A massive wildfire between Ávila and Madrid has grown so large that it is altering local weather. Firefighters face unpredictable winds and humidity. Sunday offers the best chance to contain the blaze before conditions worsen again.
A major wildfire near Burgohondo has triggered the evacuation of more than 30,000 people in Ávila. Emergency services face dense smoke and shifting winds, while authorities have declared the highest emergency level as firefighting efforts continue.
Train traffic on the R2 Nord and R3 lines has resumed after a major sinkhole in Vallbona halted service. Adif completed urgent repairs, but speed restrictions remain. Rail disruptions affected thousands of commuters.
Wildfires in Madrid and Ávila have forced around 100,000 people to evacuate or shelter. Authorities are struggling to contain the flames as strong winds persist. The government has now extended the national emergency to include Toledo.
A fast-moving wildfire in Sierra de Espadán has led to the evacuation of more than 15,000 people. Fourteen towns and several neighborhoods have been cleared as emergency crews battle the flames. Authorities warn of extreme conditions.
The final bullfight of the Santiago Fair in Santander ended in high drama. Estructura Pérez was seriously injured, while the president’s decisions sparked outrage. Morante de la Puebla and Aarón Palacio delivered standout performances.
Sixty Madrid wildland firefighters accuse the regional government of sidelining them during a national emergency. Officials have threatened legal action, deepening a three-year labor conflict. The standoff exposes critical gaps in the emergency response.
A wildfire in Vall d'Uixò has forced 15,000 people from their homes across 15 towns. Seven people have been injured. In Manises, a separate fire has left one person dead and five injured. Authorities are coordinating large-scale evacuations.
A major wildfire in Madrid’s southern sierra has brought political rivals together. Tensions between the central government and the regional administration eased as both sides focused on the emergency response.
