Wildfires break out in Spain; over 800 evacuated in Cáceres

Spain is battling two new wildfires, with emergency services working to contain the blazes. In the province of Cáceres, western Spain, a fire erupted Saturday after a truck caught fire, rapidly spreading to surrounding vegetation.

The Guardia Civil reported the incident on the social media platform X. Over 800 residents from the towns of Casas de Millán and Grimaldo have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. The fire in the Extremadura region, bordering Portugal, is currently classified under the lowest danger level, Level 1.

Meanwhile, strong winds have fanned the flames of a previously existing wildfire near Lleida in the northeastern region of Catalonia. The fire service announced on X that the blaze has spread across new areas, particularly in steep ravines near the town of Senet. The highest point of this fire is reportedly at an altitude of approximately 2,300 meters, but no evacuations have been necessary there so far.

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In Spain, two new fires have broken out. In the province of Cáceres, more than 800 people were evacuated. A fire in Catalonia was reignited.