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NDTV
10 hours ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Wildfires Scorch Another 30,000 Hectares In Spain
Spain: Raging wildfires tore through an additional 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of western Spain in less than 24 hours, satellite data showed Tuesday, but cooler temperatures have raised hopes of containment. Some 373,000 hectares (922,000 acres) have been scorched in Spain this year as of 0700 GMT Tuesday, according to the European Forest Fire Information System. That marks the country's worst fire season since records began in 2006, surpassing 2022, when 306,000 hectares were consumed by flames. The bulk of the devastation has come from massive fires that have been burning for more than a week in the northwestern provinces of Zamora and Leon, Galicia's Ourense province, and Caceres in the western region of Extremadura. Authorities have evacuated thousands of residents from dozens of villages. Several major roads are closed, and rail services between Madrid and Galicia have been suspended. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was expected to visit fire-hit areas in Zamora and Caceres on Tuesday. While officials warned that the blazes remain far from extinguished, the end of a 16-day heatwave has improved conditions for firefighters. Maximum temperatures have dropped by 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, and humidity levels have risen, the central government's representative in Castile and Leon, Nicanor Sen, said. "These changes are facilitating and improving the conditions to gain control of the fires," he told public broadcaster TVE.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Spain wildfires destroy 30,000 more hectares as heatwave ends
MADRID: Wildfires have consumed an additional 30,000 hectares in western Spain within 24 hours, satellite data revealed on Tuesday. The European Forest Fire Information System confirmed 373,000 hectares burned this year as of 0700 GMT. This marks Spain's most destructive fire season since records began in 2006, exceeding 2022's total of 306,000 hectares lost. The worst damage stems from massive blazes in Zamora, Leon, Ourense and Caceres provinces. Authorities have evacuated thousands from dozens of villages as flames continue spreading. Major road closures and suspended rail services between Madrid and Galicia remain in effect. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to visit fire-ravaged areas in Zamora and Caceres on Tuesday. Firefighters gained some relief as Spain's 16-day heatwave finally ended. Temperatures dropped 10-12 degrees Celsius with increased humidity, improving containment conditions. 'These changes are facilitating and improving the conditions to gain control of the fires,' said Castile and Leon government representative Nicanor Sen. - AFP
Al Etihad
19 hours ago
- Climate
- Al Etihad
Wildfires scorch 74,000 more acres in Spain
19 Aug 2025 13:43 Madrid (AFP)Raging wildfires tore through an additional 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of western Spain in less than 24 hours, satellite data showed on Tuesday, but cooler temperatures have raised hopes of 373,000 hectares (922,000 acres) have been scorched in Spain this year as of 0700 GMT Tuesday, according to the European Forest Fire Information marks the country's worst fire season since records began in 2006, surpassing 2022, when 306,000 hectares were consumed by bulk of the devastation has come from massive fires that have been burning for more than a week in the northwestern provinces of Zamora and Leon, Galicia's Ourense province, and Caceres in the western region of have evacuated thousands of residents from dozens of major roads are closed, and rail services between Madrid and Galicia have been Minister Pedro Sánchez was expected to visit fire-hit areas in Zamora and Caceres on officials warned that the blazes remain far from extinguished, the end of a 16-day heatwave has improved conditions for temperatures have dropped by 10 to 12 degrees Celsius and humidity levels have risen, the central government's representative in Castile and Leon, Nicanor Sen, said. "These changes are facilitating and improving the conditions to gain control of the fires," he told public broadcaster TVE.
New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Wildfires scorch 30,000 more hectares in Spain
MADRID: Raging wildfires tore through an additional 30,000ha of western Spain in less than 24 hours, satellite data showed today, but cooler temperatures have raised hopes of containment. Some 373,000ha have been scorched in Spain this year as of today, according to the European Forest Fire Information System. That marks the country's worst fire season since records began in 2006, surpassing 2022, when 306,000ha were consumed by flames. The bulk of the devastation has come from massive fires that have been burning for more than a week in the northwestern provinces of Zamora and Leon, Galicia's Ourense province, and Caceres in the western region of Extremadura. Authorities have evacuated thousands of residents from dozens of villages. Several major roads are closed, and rail services between Madrid and Galicia have been suspended. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was expected to visit fire-hit areas in Zamora and Caceres today. While officials warned that the blazes remain far from extinguished, the end of a 16-day heatwave has improved conditions for firefighters. Maximum temperatures have dropped by 10 to 12°C and humidity levels have risen, the central government's representative in Castile and Leon, Nicanor Sen, said. "These changes are facilitating and improving the conditions to gain control of the fires," he told public broadcaster TVE.
Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Wildfires scorch 30,000 more hectares in Spain
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The bulk of the devastation has come from massive fires that have been burning for more than a week. MADRID - Raging wildfires tore through an additional 30,000ha of western Spain in less than 24 hours, satellite data showed Aug 19, but cooler temperatures have raised hopes of containment. Some 373,000ha have been scorched in Spain in 2025 as of 7am GMT (3pm Singapore time) on Aug 19, according to the European Forest Fire Information System. That marks the country's worst fire season since records began in 2006, surpassing 2022, when 306,000ha were consumed by flames. The bulk of the devastation has come from massive fires that have been burning for more than a week in the north-western provinces of Zamora and Leon, Galicia's Ourense province, and Caceres in the western region of Extremadura. Authorities have evacuated thousands of residents from dozens of villages. Several major roads are closed, and rail services between Madrid and Galicia have been suspended. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was expected to visit fire-hit areas in Zamora and Caceres on Aug 19. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore What led to Changi Airport runway incursion involving 2 China Eastern Airlines planes in Aug 2024 Singapore Singapore seals carbon credit deal with Thailand, its first South-east Asian partner Singapore CPIB nabs 9 suspects for alleged match-fixing in national basketball league Singapore Live Singapore-raised seafood on sale at 3 Giant supermarkets from Aug 19 Asia Singaporean man sentenced to 72 years' jail in Malaysia for murdering wife and stepson Singapore Court to assess if teen who advertised vapes for sale on WhatsApp can receive probation Life Local indie theatre The Projector ceases operations from Aug 19 after a decade While officials warned that the blazes remain far from extinguished, the end of a 16-day heatwave has improved conditions for firefighters. Maximum temperatures have dropped by 10 to 12 deg C and humidity levels have risen, the central government's representative in Castile and Leon, Mr Nicanor Sen, said. 'These changes are facilitating and improving the conditions to gain control of the fires,' he told public broadcaster TVE. AFP
