A major wildfire in Spain's Aragon region has burned more than 15,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and prompting authorities to declare a level two emergency.
A wildfire in the municipality of Ores, in Spain’s northern Aragon region, has scorched more than 15,400 hectares, authorities said on Saturday.
The blaze has forced the evacuation of five municipalities in Zaragoza province and one in neighboring Navarre. Several roads remain closed, although electricity has been restored to all affected communities.
The Aragon regional government declared a level two emergency as the fire threatened populated areas and critical infrastructure. Authorities said the wildfire, which began on Wednesday in the Cinco Villas area, remained highly active after significant overnight growth.
Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) joined hundreds of firefighters in efforts to contain the blaze, deploying personnel to reinforce firebreaks and protect nearby homes.
Around 400 ground personnel and 19 aircraft have been involved in the operation, with crews working around the clock to slow the fire's advance.
The Aragon blaze is one of several wildfires burning across Spain during a period of extreme heat and dry weather.
In the northern province of Guadalajara, another fire has burned around 900 hectares, triggering evacuations and lockdown measures.
A third wildfire near Madrid has scorched nearly 70 hectares, although emergency services said its spread was progressing more favorably.
Weather and climate drive wildfire risk
Officials and experts say high temperatures, strong winds, low humidity and abundant vegetation following a rainy spring have contributed to the rapid spread of the fires.
They also cite climate change and the abandonment of rural areas as factors increasing wildfire risk across Spain.
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