Suspected arson behind Spain wildfire that destroyed 2,200 hectares

A wildfire raging in Spain's Cáceres province is suspected to be arson, with officials stating a "99 percent probability" that it was deliberately set. The blaze, which began Tuesday in the Las Hurdes region, has already consumed 2,200 hectares of vegetation. Authorities have evacuated 700 people from 10 settlements as the flames advance, and three homes have been damaged. Several roads remain closed. Over 200 firefighters, supported by 23 aircraft, are working to contain the fire. Meanwhile, the situation is stabilizing in other regions that recently experienced major wildfires. In Andalusia, residents evacuated due to a fire near Niebla have returned home after the flames were controlled, though the fire scorched over 38,000 hectares, an area larger than Munich. The fire in Aragon, near Las Peñas de Riglos, which affected over 18,000 hectares, has also been stabilized. While 1,046 people were evacuated from 19 settlements, two campsites, and a summer camp in Aragon, evacuation orders have now been lifted for seven villages.

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