New fire in Aragon after the Almería drama: Spain on maximum alert

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Spain

Environment & Climate

New fire in Aragon after the Almería drama: Spain on maximum alert

A fire broke out on July 15, 2026 near Ores, in Aragon (northeastern Spain), during a heatwave. It spread rapidly, leading to the preventive evacuation of at least five villages. Flames threaten homes, farmland and infrastructure. Firefighters and the Military Emergency Unit (UME) are deployed, with aerial means (helicopters and water bombers).

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