Three major wildfires have broken out in Spain; hundreds of people have been evacuated
Throughout Monday, August 10, firefighters battled three major wildfires in southern Spain. The fires spread rapidly, forcing authorities to evacuate about 800 people from dangerous areas.
Firefighters continue to work to contain the blazes and prevent the fire from spreading further.
According to reports, approximately 800 people had to be evacuated due to these three fires because of shifting winds and the challenging terrain.
In particular, more than 600 firefighters, supported by 26 water-dropping aircraft, battled a single fire that broke out last week in the Andalusian province of Huelva.
“We are dealing with an extremely severe, complex, and dangerous wildfire, and weather conditions continue to give us no respite. This is a marathon full of obstacles,” said the region’s Minister of Emergency Situations, Antonio Sanz.
He also advised people to “be realistic,” as there are currently no indications that the fire will be brought under control anytime soon.
Fire crews are also battling blazes in Castellón and Segovia. All three fires are classified as Level 2 in terms of danger.
Euronews reports on this.
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