Fire and Wildfires
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Castilla y León
Fires in Castile and León: Firefighters Report Harsh Conditions and Lack of Support
The fires in Castile and León have once again highlighted issues facing firefighters: lack of coordination, low salaries, and insufficient…
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Madrid
Hero from Tres Cantos Dies Saving Horses During Major Fire Near Madrid
In Tres Cantos (Madrid), 50-year-old Mircea Spiridon lost his life while trying to save horses from a burning equestrian center.…
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Castilla y León
Wildfires in Spain: Current Hotspots and the Situation Across the Country’s Regions
Spain is facing a difficult period as large-scale forest fires have affected several autonomous communities. The most challenging situations remain…
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Andalusia
Spain Tightens Road Controls Due to Fires and August Travel Rush
Ahead of the August holidays and amid ongoing wildfires, Spanish authorities have stepped up road safety measures. Over four thousand…
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Cantabria
Fire in Montaña Palentina Threatens Unique Brown Bear Reserve
A major wildfire continues to rage in Montaña Palentina, having already destroyed over 3,000 hectares of the natural park. The…
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Andalusia
In Spain, Donkeys Help Prevent Forest Fires: The Doñana Experience
In Spain, donkeys have become an unusual but effective tool in combating forest fires. For ten years, a special unit…
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Asturias
How Forest Fires in Spain Have Changed Over the Past 40 Years: 2025 Analysis
Looking back at the most devastating forest fires in Spain's history — 1985, 1989, and 1994. We compare the scale…
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Canary Islands
How Spain’s Military Emergency Unit Operates: Roles, Structure, and Salaries
The Military Emergency Unit (UME) is a key force in Spain’s response to natural and man-made disasters. We explain how…
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Castilla y León
Firefighter Arrested in Ávila on Suspicion of Starting Major Forest Fire
A man employed by the fire service has been arrested in the province of Ávila on suspicion of deliberately starting…
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Andalusia
UNESCO Experts Warned of Risks of Storing Inventory in Mesquita-Cathedral of Cordoba
In spring 2025, Icomos España specialists had already raised concerns about the unsafe use of the Mesquita-Cathedral of Cordoba’s premises…
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Castilla y León
Massive Wildfires in Spain: Thousands Evacuated as Firefighting Efforts Continue
Spain is facing a large-scale battle against wildfires. The disaster has already claimed two lives, and more than 5,000 residents…
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Andalusia
Temporary Cooldown to Be Replaced by New Heatwave Across Spain Tomorrow
On Wednesday, Spain will experience a brief drop in temperatures, but by Thursday, intense heat will return across the country.…
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Andalusia
Dry Spring and Heat Intensify Devastating Wildfires Across Spain in Summer 2025
The summer of 2025 in Spain was marked not by a record number of wildfires, but by their destructive power.…
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Cadiz
How Spain Responds to Major Wildfires: Stages and Levels of Emergency
Large-scale wildfires continue to rage across Spain, engulfing thousands of hectares in various regions. Authorities are deploying all levels of…
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Castilla y León
Fire in Las Médulas: Unique Natural and Historical Landmark Damaged by Blaze
A major fire in Las Médulas (Castilla y León) has destroyed part of the natural and archaeological site, sparking a…
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Spain
Spain Declares National Pre-Emergency Due to Massive Wildfires
Spain's Ministry of the Interior has placed the country under a national pre-emergency regime due to widespread wildfires. Authorities are…
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Madrid
Fire in Tres Cantos Affects Prestigious British School King’s College
A major fire in the municipality of Tres Cantos (Madrid) spread to the grounds of the renowned British educational institution…
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Andalusia
Andalusian Authorities Estimate Restoration of Córdoba’s Mosque–Cathedral at One Million Euros
The Andalusian government has approved an emergency plan for clearing and debris removal at the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba following a…
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Madrid
Fire in Tres Cantos: One Dead, Hundreds Evacuated, and Damaged Homes
A large fire in Tres Cantos (Madrid) has claimed the life of a man and forced hundreds of residents to…
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Canary Islands
Over 39,000 Hectares of Forest Burned in Spain Since the Start of the Year — Increase Compared to 2024
From January to early August 2025, more than 39,000 hectares of natural land have been destroyed by fire in Spain.…
