World news about “Fires in Spain” published by euronews.
Madrid faces worst wildfires in a decade – nocomment A forest fire near Madrid has forced more than 2,000 residents to flee. The towns of Robledo de Chavela, Santamaría de la Alameda and Valdemaqueda have been… 29/08/2012
Spanish firefighters battle persistent forest fires – nocomment Fires in the Leon region of Spain continued to burn fiercely overnight on Tuesday (August 21) as a group of fire-fighters were surrounded by the blaze. The… 22/08/2012
Spain: Ibiza on fire – nocomment The forest fire which has been burning since Wednesday afternoon on Ibiza remains out of control, and is by far the worst fire ever seen on the Baleares. So… 27/05/2011
Marbella wildfire under controlA wildfire that has wreaked havoc across Spain’s southern Costa del Sol since Thursday has finally been brought under control. The blaze had forced… 01/09/2012
Firefighters battle on against Malaga blazeFirefighters are continuing to battle huge fires on Spain’s Costa del Sol. They are being supported by at least 30 planes and helicopters, as well as… 01/09/2012
Wildfires ravage Spain’s Costa del SolOne person has died and several thousands more have been evacuated during a wildfire in Southern Spain. The fire broke out near Malaga and spread quickly… 31/08/2012
Fires rage on Spain’s Costa del SolThousands of people have been trying to escape from a huge wildfire in southern Spain. The blaze broke out near the port city of Malaga late on Thursday and… 31/08/2012
Residents flee wildfires west of MadridWildfires west of Madrid, thought to have been started deliberately, have forced 2,000 people to flee their homes. Hundreds of firefighters and forest… 28/08/2012
People quizzed over Canary Islands wildfiresSeveral people have been questioned in connection with some of Spain’s worst wildfires in a decade. The small Canary Island of La Gomera has been… 16/08/2012
Fire crews make progress battling Canary Islands wildfiresSome of Spain’s worst wildfires in a decade have left a trail of destruction. They are still raging in places. In others, there is nothing left to… 15/08/2012
Canaries fires still rageWildfires are still raging across many parts of Spain, including La Gomera in the Canary Islands, but firefighters say that due to budget cuts of around 20… 15/08/2012
Extra aircraft help bring La Gomera wildfire under controlThere are now seven helicopters and seven airplanes fighting wildfires on the Canary Island of La Gomera. And the good news is they appear to be winning at… 14/08/2012
Fires continue to rage on Spanish holiday islandSpanish firefighters continue to battle wildfires which have ravaged hundreds of hectares on both the mainland and the Canary Islands. Two fireman have… 14/08/2012
Canaries fires force mass evacuationAround 1,000 people have had to be evacuated by ferry overnight, fleeing a forest fire in La Gomera on the Canary islands. Fires there are advancing on… 13/08/2012
Spanish wildfires claim another victimSome of the worst wildfires to breakout on mainland Spain in the last ten years have claimed another victim. A firefighter died on Sunday as he battled… 13/08/2012
Canary Islands in grip of wildfiresSpanish firefighters are still battling the worst outbreak of wildfires for ten years. Hardest hit is the popular Canary Island tourist destination Tenerife… 12/08/2012
Firefighters calm wildfires in SpainSpanish firefighters say the wildfires that ripped through the Canary islands and parts of western Spain over the weekend are gradually coming under… 06/08/2012
Wildfires rage on Canary IslandsFirefighters on the Canary Islands are struggling to keep forest fires away from population centres. The fires, the worst for several years, have managed to… 05/08/2012
Europe’s wildfires: Firefighting efforts pay offSmoke has replaced flames in the skies of Catalonia, as a deadly wildfire in northeast Spain finally looks to have been tamed. More favourable weather… 25/07/2012
Discarded cigarette sparks Spain’s deadly forest firesFirefighters are still battling to control two deadly forest fires raging in the border area between France and northern Catalonia in Spain. Four people… 24/07/2012
Four killed in Catalonia fires near Spain-France borderFour people, three French nationals and one from Spain, have been killed in forest fires raging in the Spanish region of northern Catalonia. Victims… 23/07/2012
Wildfires blaze in Spain and PortugalFirefighters in Spain’s Girona region near the border with France are battling to control several forest fires which have killed three people. Strong winds… 23/07/2012
Flames lick Tenerife’s UNESCO parkA wildfire raging in the Canary Islands has now entered a national park that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Since it started on Sunday, the blaze on… 17/07/2012
National park threatened as fires rage in CanariesThe battle is on in the Canary Islands to put raging forest fires under control, including one in Tenerife which is threatening a precious nature reserve… 17/07/2012
Forest fires tear through TenerifeSpanish authorities are battling to contain a massive forest fire in Tenerife on the Canary Islands. The blaze, which started on Sunday, has already doubled… 16/07/2012
Spain: Wildfire debris reaches third biggest citySmoke and ash from raging wildfires has reached Spain’s third biggest city, Valencia. Residents have reported breathing problems as flames continue to cut… 02/07/2012
Wildfires and drought in SpainEmergency crews are battling wildfires in parts of northern Spain. Some of the blazes are threatening homes in Catalonia and Aragon. After a harsh winter the… 09/03/2012
Ibiza battles record-breaking forest firesIbiza is in the grip of its worst ever wildfires. Five hundred firefighters have been battling the flames for the third day on the popular Spanish holiday… 27/05/2011
Portugal and Spain probe ‘intentional’ firesThe amount of forest destroyed by wildfires in Portugal could be far greater than previously thought. Latest satellite estimates suggest that more than 50,000… 14/08/2010
Weather aids Canaries firefightersEmergency crews battling a forest fire on one of Spain’s Canary Islands say they have managed to partially contain the outbreak. Hundreds of fire fighters and… 03/08/2009
Spain’s government pledges aid to CanariesStrong winds are continuing to fan forest fires on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma. About 500 firemen have spent the weekend battling to contain the… 03/08/2009
