A major wildfire in Madrid has forced more than 20,000 people to remain confined to their homes. Ten towns have been evacuated, while four remain under strict stay-at-home orders. Authorities warn that the situation is still unstable.
A fire in Manises, Valencia, has left one man dead and five people hospitalized. The blaze has been stabilized after prompting a major emergency response. Local authorities have declared two days of official mourning.
A 21-year-old man drowned in an irrigation canal in Amposta after jumping from the Pont de Pedra. Emergency teams searched overnight and found his body 7.5 km downstream. Authorities have launched an investigation.
Wildfires in Madrid and Ávila have forced 73,000 people to evacuate and burned 20,000 hectares. Public figures and celebrities are voicing support for affected residents and emergency teams as new hotspots emerge and the situation remains critical.
A devastating wildfire in Ávila destroyed homes and businesses, upending local livelihoods. Families, including the Gómez family, fought to protect their property with limited resources and amid police intervention. The crisis exposes gaps in emergency response.
A wildfire in La Vall d’Uixò, Castellón, has forced the evacuation of a residential area. Seven aircraft and multiple ground teams are working to contain the blaze. Authorities warn that the situation is deteriorating.
A major wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in El Encinar del Alberche. Residents say they feel abandoned by the mayor, while local authorities cite national emergency protocols, exposing gaps in the crisis response.
Madrid’s southwest faces a tense Saturday as a major wildfire remains uncontained. Emergency teams are focused on protecting San Martín de Valdeiglesias as shifting winds and dry conditions threaten to worsen the situation.
A major wildfire in southwest Madrid remains active despite overnight efforts. Emergency teams are focused on protecting towns as wind conditions threaten containment. Authorities warn that the situation could shift rapidly.
A major wildfire in Burgohondo has burned up to 15,000 hectares. More than 11,000 people remain evacuated, while several towns are under confinement. Authorities have activated Spain’s highest emergency level for wildfires.
A major cable theft has forced a full suspension of the R3 Rodalies line in Catalonia. Thousands of passengers are affected. The incident adds to ongoing rail disruptions and delays across the region.
Wildfires in Madrid and Ávila have triggered evacuations and forced residents into temporary shelters. Authorities are monitoring the situation as smoke and ash blanket the region. Firefighters and officials are coordinating efforts on the ground.
Hundreds in Cebreros and El Tiemblo spent the night in shelters as a major wildfire continued to threaten homes. Emergency crews battled shifting flames while residents awaited updates. Authorities urged caution as evacuation and confinement orders changed rapidly.
A cluster of fast-moving wildfires has scorched more than 72,000 hectares in Spain in just two weeks. The scale and speed of the blazes make this July one of the most severe periods since 1983. Emergency resources are stretched as authorities battle multiple fronts.
Three separate blazes have merged into a massive wildfire in southwest Madrid. Extreme heat and low humidity, combined with strong winds, have made containment impossible. More than 45,000 people are affected, and entire towns have been evacuated.
A 54-year-old worker died after being struck while on duty at the Camp Nou renovation site. This is the first fatal workplace accident since the stadium’s overhaul began in June 2023. Emergency services responded but could not save him.
A wildfire in Burgohondo has destroyed a protected area in Ávila. Residents have expressed outrage over insufficient firefighting resources, while emergency crews report exhaustion and frustration as the fire spreads rapidly.
PSOE Andalucía will join the investigation into the Los Gallardos fire, which killed 13 people. Left-wing parties are calling for a parliamentary inquiry, citing unanswered questions about the Junta's emergency response.
Spain’s government has declared a national emergency after severe wildfires hit Madrid and Ávila. The crisis has triggered sharp exchanges between central and regional leaders, exposing deep political divides.
Barcelona authorities say 40% of families evacuated after the L9 metro sinkhole still have no timeline for returning home. Around 60% are expected to return by early August, while many others remain in limbo.
Spain's Supreme Court has tasked the Prosecutor's Office with assessing a perjury complaint against Carlos Mazón. The case centers on his statements in Congress about the deadly 2024 Valencia floods. Judge Manuel Marchena will oversee the proceedings.
A fast-moving wildfire has triggered the evacuation of Chapinería and nearby towns in Madrid. Residents fled with little warning as smoke and ash filled the area. Authorities declared a national emergency and mobilized European firefighting support.
A major wildfire in Ávila has forced 1,500 residents to evacuate. Emergency teams are working to contain the blaze, while several towns remain under confinement as authorities coordinate relief efforts.
Spain’s government has declared a national emergency in Madrid and Ávila due to severe wildfires. The move shifts operational control to the Interior Ministry and the UME. Political tensions over disaster management have resurfaced.
The Generalitat will pay €617,473 to the families of two rural agents killed in Aspa in 2017. The decision follows a legal battle over state responsibility for workplace safety. The compensation covers the outstanding amount set by the court.
Three major wildfires continue to burn out of control in Madrid, and more than 10,000 residents have been evacuated from several towns. Authorities warn that strong winds could worsen the situation.
A gas explosion during metro works in Sants injured eight people as a towering blaze burned for more than 12 hours. Recent rail sinkholes in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and Nou Barris have added to public unease. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue.
Spain's government has assumed control of the wildfire response in Madrid and Ávila. More than 10,000 people have been evacuated, as extreme weather and multiple fires overwhelm local resources.
Three simultaneous wildfires forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people in Madrid. Authorities cleared Aldea del Fresno and parts of Villa del Prado. The regional government requested national intervention as the fires spread rapidly.
A Colombian man wanted in a kidnapping and murder case involving torture was arrested in Madrid. He had regularized his immigration status and worked in construction. Spain’s National Court will decide whether to extradite him to Colombia.
The National Court will try the captain and two owners of the ‘Villa de Pitanxo’ after 21 crew members died off Newfoundland. Prosecutors are seeking nine years in prison and €44 million in compensation. The case highlights major safety failures.
A 12-year-old basketball player drowned at La Laja beach in Las Palmas. Emergency teams rescued one child but could not save Fabiola Mbulito. The tragedy has deeply affected the local sports community.
A new wildfire has erupted in El Bierzo, León, just a year after devastating blazes. Residents voice frustration over limited resources and slow aerial support as evacuations continue in affected villages.
Spain leads the EU in forest area burned this year. Nine fires remain active in Castilla y León, while the La Mierla blaze has entered stabilization. Authorities report evacuations and property losses as emergency crews continue their response.
Luis López, a young cattle breeder from Castellón, died in Gátova while searching for escaped livestock. Local institutions and the regional bullfighting community have expressed their condolences.
