Barca legend Lionel Messi donates €80,000 to help rebuild Madrid towns devastated by summer wildfires
THE football icon has shown his support for communities damaged in the huge blazes last month.
Mother of two children killed in horrifying Costa del Sol flat fire dies of her burns
A MOTHER whose two children were killed in a Costa del Sol flat fire has died from severe burns she suffered in the blaze. The
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
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
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
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
‘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
Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid – as 11,500 evacuated and 35,000 hectares of land scorched in just one fire
SPAIN has called for help from Brussels after declaring a national emergency, the second in the country’s history, over three fast-moving wildfires near Madrid. Around
Hundreds evacuated after third wildfire in 24 hours erupts in Andalucia’s Huelva – as Spain reels from nationwide fire crisis
HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from their homes after a fast-moving wildfire ripped through Andalucia’s Huelva province – the third in 24 hours. More than
Giant gas fireball tears through Barcelona near busiest transport hub overnight injuring eight
A GIANT gas flame has torn through Barcelona’s busiest transport hub overnight after works at the site accidentally ruptured a gas main. The fire broke
WATCH: Spain’s Guadalajara fire continues to rage just north of Madrid – now the second-largest in its history
THE second worst wildfire in Spanish history is still blazing one week on. The Guadalajara fire, which began last Thursday, has so far razed a
More than 1,000 evacuated near Madrid as year’s largest wildfire tears through 26,000 hectares
GUADALAJARA province has experienced its biggest fire since 2005, with more than 30 towns evacuated and – so far – costing the nation over €50
Andalucia records more than 40% of last summer’s wildfires as high-risk season continues
ANDALUCIA has already recorded more than 40% of last summer’s wildfires, new data has revealed — despite being only six weeks into the high-risk season.
Massive fire torches 12,000 hectares in northern Spain as flames continue to spread
A MASSIVE wildfire has scorched 12,000 hectares of forest and farmland in northern Spain as authorities scramble to bring the blaze under control. More than
‘Historic’ moment in Almeria as temperatures spike to a searing 43C in the middle of the night – even as the region still reels from deadly wildfires
WEATHER experts have flagged a ‘historic’ moment in Almeria province after temperatures soared to an eye-watering 43C in the middle of the night. Regional 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.
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
Family of British couple critically injured in Almeria wildfire raise funds for medical costs
THE family of a British couple who were critically injured in the deadly Almeria wildfire have launched a fundraiser to help cover rising medical costs.
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
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
‘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
American expat feared dead alongside Spanish husband in Almeria wildfire after burnt-out car discovered near untouched home
By Ben Pawlowski and Alessio Ghirlanda A DESPERATE search is continuing for an American woman feared to have died in the horror Almeria wildfire –
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
Fire that gutted Malaga’s two-star Hotel Ibis finally declared over – 47 days after flames first broke out
FIREFIGHTERS battling a blaze that gutted a two-star Malaga hotel have finally ended their operation – just 47 days after flames first tore through the
‘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
As deadly fires rage all over Spain, this amazing app tracks locations and spread – helping to coordinate responses and save livesÂ
IT has fast become a irreplaceable tool for both expats and locals alike in Spain’s fire-prone hinterlands during the summer months. Wildfire Watch reports on