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Spain heatwave warning: Heat dome to bring scorching 44C highs as wildfire fears flare once again

SPAIN is bracing for another spell of extreme heat as firefighters across the country continue to battle devastating wildfires, with temperatures forecast to hit 44C

27 Jul, 2026 @ 12:20

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

Madrid wildfire latest: Blaze raging near the capital now largest in Spain’s history as almost 100,000 impacted by evacuation orders

ONE of two devastating wildfires burning near Madrid since last week has become the largest in Spain’s recorded history, officials said. Nearly 100,000 people have

27 Jul, 2026 @ 11:24

Environment·Lead·Madrid·Weather

Driving through Spain during wildfire season? Here’s what to do if flames block your escape

THE devastating Almeria wildfires, which claimed 13 lives this month, have tragically highlighted one of the greatest dangers during a fast-moving blaze: becoming trapped in

26 Jul, 2026 @ 10:53

Environment·Lead·Must Read

More than 45,000 evacuated or told to stay indoors as officials warn Madrid fire is ‘beyond firefighting capacity’

MORE than 45,000 people have been evacuated or ordered to stay indoors as officials warn a massive wildfire near Madrid is ‘beyond firefighting capacity.‘ Madrid

24 Jul, 2026 @ 20:14

Environment·Lead·Madrid·Weather

‘Never again’: Bedar residents set up wildfire task force after a dozen expats die in horrifying Almeria blaze

THE residents of an Andalucian town devastated by a deadly wildfire have set up a task force to investigate the blaze and ensure that ‘tragedies

24 Jul, 2026 @ 16:34

Almeria·Environment·Lead·Weather

‘Critical’ wildfire in Aragon forces hundreds to evacuate as blaze spreads – with firefighters recounting terror as flames surround them

HUNDREDS of people have been evacuated from their homes as a fast-moving wildfire ripped through more than 45 square kilometres of countryside in northern Spain.

16 Jul, 2026 @ 13:29

Environment·Lead·Northern Spain·Weather

Seven Britons and one US national among 13 dead after devastating Almeria wildfire

SEVEN Britons and one US national were among the 13 people who died in the devastating Almeria wildfire, authorities have confirmed. The remaining casualties include

15 Jul, 2026 @ 08:51

Almeria·Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

Death toll from horrific Almeria wildfire rises to 13 after British woman succumbs to injuries in hospital

Five Brits confirmed dead in Andalucia wildfires as families mourn loved ones

FIVE British nationals are among the 13 people who died in the devastating Andalucian wildfires, authorities have confirmed. A further three victims were identified yesterday

14 Jul, 2026 @ 11:49

Almeria·Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

PICTURED: British grandparents confirmed among victims of deadly Almeria wildfire

A COUPLE of British grandparents have tragically been identified as two of the victims of the deadly Andalucia wildfire, their family have confirmed. Pete and

13 Jul, 2026 @ 18:10

Almeria·Environment·Lead·Weather

‘Nobody told them what to do’: Anger grows as families of Almeria wildfire victims question decision to not send alert

ANGER is mounting among families affected by a deadly Andalucia wildfire after local officials claimed victims failed to follow official evacuation orders. At least 13

13 Jul, 2026 @ 12:33

Almeria·Environment·Lead·Weather

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Almeria wildfire ‘after firefighters hear faint cries of help’

A BRITISH couple have been rescued in critical condition after becoming trapped at the bottom of a ravine during the deadly wildfires in Andalucia’s Almeria

13 Jul, 2026 @ 10:41

Almeria·Environment·Lead·Weather

Spain’s Guardia Civil criticised for video showing transportation of remains of victims from deadly Almeria wildfire – ‘heartless and disrespectful’

SPAIN’S Guardia Civil law enforcement agency have come under fire after releasing a video that shows the remains of the victims of the deadly Almeria

11 Jul, 2026 @ 16:50

Almeria·Andalucia·Environment·Lead

‘We are surrounded by fire – I think we left too late’: The harrowing message from Andalucia’s deadliest wildfire as expats scramble to survive the horror

By Alessio Ghirlanda in Mojacar, Almeria WHEN Lenox Napier learnt that a devastating wildfire was tearing through Andalucia, he picked up his phone and contacted

11 Jul, 2026 @ 09:51

Almeria·Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing

FOUR Brits are believed to be among the 11 victims of a devastating Andalucia fire – the deadliest in the region since records began. Emergency

10 Jul, 2026 @ 09:54

Almeria·Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Weather

Wildfires have already consumed 50 square kilometres in Spain this summer – equal to 35% of the entire EU total

MORE than a third of all land destroyed by wildfires across the EU this year has been in Spain, new data reveals – the highest

8 Jul, 2026 @ 13:15

Environment·Lead·National News·Weather

Major wildfire approaches homes in northern Spain – hundreds are forced to evacuate as over 40 square kilometres are incinerated

HUNDREDS of people were evacuated or forced to shelter indoors as a major wildfire tore through northeastern Spain on Thursday. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight

26 Jun, 2026 @ 12:18

Environment·Lead·Weather

Murcia region placed under ‘extreme’ fire risk with homes evacuated for second time in three weeks after wildfire tears through both banks of the River Segura

A SWATHE of Spanish coastline has been placed under ‘extreme’ wildfire risk after a blaze forced evacuations in the region over the weekend. Spain’s weather

22 Jun, 2026 @ 10:33

Environment·Lead·Murcia·Weather

Andalucia announces unprecedented wildfire blitz ahead of expected blazing hot summer already breaking records

ANDALUCIA has launched a new anti-wildfire campaign following a 40% surge in blazes compared with the same period last year, regional authorities have said. Antonio

1 Jun, 2026 @ 18:03

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Politics

Malaga Hotel Fire Reignites for Third Time as Crews Battle 40-Hour Inferno

FIRE has engulfed a Malaga hotel for the third time in three days as exhausted firefighters continue battling to bring the inferno under control. Dramatic

27 May, 2026 @ 13:37

Lead·Malaga

Fire tears through Benalmadena. Credit: Policia Local Benalmadena

PICTURED: Dozens evacuated from Costa del Sol tourist hotspot as fire torches shops and cars

DOZENS were forced to flee their homes after a fire tore through shops and vehicles in a popular Costa del Sol tourist area. Windows in

10 Apr, 2026 @ 15:50

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Wildfire rages in northern Spain: Elderly resident evacuated and 1500 acres of forest scorched amid summer-like heat and high winds

THE year’s first major wildfire has ripped through northern Spain, torching 1,500 acres of woodland and forcing the evacuation of an elderly resident. Dramatic footage

7 Apr, 2026 @ 11:16

Environment·Galicia·Lead

MALAGA FLAT INFERNO: Elderly couple in critical condition after blaze tore through tower block

A TOWERING inferno sparked by an electrical fault tore through a 12-storey block of flats in Spain’s Malaga last night (Thursday, May 1) – leaving

2 May, 2025 @ 16:18

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Are there buildings on the Costa del Sol with the same flammable cladding as the Valencia fire tower block? Architect reveals all you need to know

AS authorities search for answers in the aftermath of the tragic Valencia apartment fire that left 10 dead and at least 15 injured, dean of

25 Feb, 2024 @ 12:14

Andalucia·Lead·Other News·Property

MAPPED: Firefighters battle twelve different wildfires across Spain

FIREFIGHTERS are continuing to battle to control 12 twelve different wildfires raging across Spain on Friday, as a drop in temperatures brought little reprieve. It

19 Aug, 2022 @ 15:45

Environment·Lead·National News

Two dead, 60,000 hectares charred in wildfires across Spain

SPANISH authorities have confirmed that at least 60,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land in Spain have gone up in flames in the last 10

20 Jul, 2022 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·National News

Wildfire finally extinguished after 18 days burning in hills above Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol

OFFICIALS have finally declared that the wildfire which raged in the hills above Marbella and Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol has been extinguished. The

27 Jun, 2022 @ 17:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga·National News·Other News

Spain heatwave warning: Heat dome to bring scorching 44C highs as wildfire fears flare once again

Madrid wildfire latest: Blaze raging near the capital now largest in Spain’s history as almost 100,000 impacted by evacuation orders

Driving through Spain during wildfire season? Here’s what to do if flames block your escape

More than 45,000 evacuated or told to stay indoors as officials warn Madrid fire is ‘beyond firefighting capacity’

‘Never again’: Bedar residents set up wildfire task force after a dozen expats die in horrifying Almeria blaze

‘Critical’ wildfire in Aragon forces hundreds to evacuate as blaze spreads – with firefighters recounting terror as flames surround them

Seven Britons and one US national among 13 dead after devastating Almeria wildfire

Five Brits confirmed dead in Andalucia wildfires as families mourn loved ones

PICTURED: British grandparents confirmed among victims of deadly Almeria wildfire

‘Nobody told them what to do’: Anger grows as families of Almeria wildfire victims question decision to not send alert

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Almeria wildfire ‘after firefighters hear faint cries of help’

Spain’s Guardia Civil criticised for video showing transportation of remains of victims from deadly Almeria wildfire – ‘heartless and disrespectful’

‘We are surrounded by fire – I think we left too late’: The harrowing message from Andalucia’s deadliest wildfire as expats scramble to survive the horror

Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing

Wildfires have already consumed 50 square kilometres in Spain this summer – equal to 35% of the entire EU total

Major wildfire approaches homes in northern Spain – hundreds are forced to evacuate as over 40 square kilometres are incinerated

Murcia region placed under ‘extreme’ fire risk with homes evacuated for second time in three weeks after wildfire tears through both banks of the River Segura

Andalucia announces unprecedented wildfire blitz ahead of expected blazing hot summer already breaking records

Malaga Hotel Fire Reignites for Third Time as Crews Battle 40-Hour Inferno

PICTURED: Dozens evacuated from Costa del Sol tourist hotspot as fire torches shops and cars

Wildfire rages in northern Spain: Elderly resident evacuated and 1500 acres of forest scorched amid summer-like heat and high winds

MALAGA FLAT INFERNO: Elderly couple in critical condition after blaze tore through tower block

Are there buildings on the Costa del Sol with the same flammable cladding as the Valencia fire tower block? Architect reveals all you need to know

MAPPED: Firefighters battle twelve different wildfires across Spain

Two dead, 60,000 hectares charred in wildfires across Spain

Wildfire finally extinguished after 18 days burning in hills above Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Mapped: Spain’s extreme wildfire risk ahead of scorching 42C heatwave – is your area at risk?

Marbella beaches reopen for swimming after fecal bacteria scare

Uber refuses to release details on tragic final journey of 17-year-old Norwegian tourist Nikoline killed in hit-and-run on the Costa del Sol

British tourist, 42, arrested in Mallorca after biting off father-in-law’s thumb during brutal fight

EXCLUSIVE: ‘We stupidly waited too long’: The haunting final texts of American expat photographer among dozen foreigners dead in Almeria wildfire

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