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Agadir – A massive wildfire burning about 100 kilometers north of Madrid has scorched more than 13,000 hectares of land, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents as firefighters continue efforts to bring the blaze under control.
The fire, which erupted on Thursday near the village of La Mierla in Spain’s Guadalajara province, has affected more than 700 people, according to the fire prevention and extinguishing service in the Castile-La Mancha region.
Emergency crews, supported by aerial firefighting aircraft, remain deployed across the affected area to contain the flames, which have spread through the mountainous forests of the Sierra Norte Natural Park.
While no injuries or fatalities have been reported, regional authorities have described the wildfire as particularly challenging due to the rugged terrain and environmental conditions. Castile-La Mancha President Emiliano GarcÃa-Page said the operation remains difficult as firefighters work to prevent the blaze from further expanding.
The Guadalajara wildfire comes as another major blaze near Zaragoza, in northeastern Spain, continues to subside after burning an estimated 15,000 hectares. Aragón regional president Jorge Azcón said on Sunday that the situation had evolved favorably after several difficult days, although significant damage had already been recorded.
Authorities are also preparing for worsening weather conditions, with Spain’s national meteorological agency forecasting a third heat wave beginning Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius across much of the country, with isolated areas potentially reaching 45 degrees by Thursday.
The extreme heat is expected to increase the risk of new wildfires by further drying vegetation and creating favorable conditions for fire spread.
