{"id":165300,"date":"2025-08-25T21:04:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T21:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/last-hour-of-fires-in-spain-today-live-updates-there-are-still-14-active-wildfires-and-aemet-has-issued-alerts-for-very-high-or-extreme-danger-in-regions-to-the-north-and-east\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T21:04:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T21:04:20","slug":"last-hour-of-fires-in-spain-today-live-updates-there-are-still-14-active-wildfires-and-aemet-has-issued-alerts-for-very-high-or-extreme-danger-in-regions-to-the-north-and-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/last-hour-of-fires-in-spain-today-live-updates-there-are-still-14-active-wildfires-and-aemet-has-issued-alerts-for-very-high-or-extreme-danger-in-regions-to-the-north-and-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Last hour of fires in Spain today, live updates: There are still 14 active wildfires, and AEMET has issued alerts for very high or extreme danger in regions to the north and east."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The “Only Active Fire at This Time” in Cantabria is Maintained in Suso’s Brotherhood<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Forest Firefighters from \u00a0Cantabria\u00a0 and \u00a0Castilla y Le\u00f3n\u00a0 are collaborating to extinguish a fire that originated in the town of \u00a0Bra\u00f1osta\u00a0 in the province of \u00a0Palencia\u00a0. After a \u00a0reactivation in recent hours\u00a0, this fire is affecting the municipality of \u00a0Hermandad de Campoo de Suso\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Cantabria government announced that this fire is currently the \u00a0\u201conly active fire\u201d\u00a0 in the Autonomous Community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Fortunately, another fire recorded the previous day in the municipality of \u00a0Valderredible\u00a0 has been successfully \u00a0extinguished\u00a0. Meanwhile, several regions within the Forest Fire Extinction Operation remain \u00a0activated at level 2\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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To continue combating the fires impacting \u00a0Spain\u00a0, the Government of Cantabria has decided to maintain the \u00a0pre-emergency situation\u00a0 of the \u00a0Territorial Emergency Plan\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Forest firefighters from Cantabria are assisting in controlling hot spots in a fire near the municipality of \u00a0Camale\u00f1o\u00a0 on the border with the Autonomous Community of Cantabria.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Declared a Severity Index Fire in Terradillos (Salamanca)<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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The \u00a0Junta de Castilla y Le\u00f3n\u00a0 has declared a \u00a0fire with a potential gravity index (IGR) of 2\u00a0 in the town of \u00a0Terradillos\u00a0, Salamanca, as reported by the \u00a0Inforcyl platform\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The fire was activated at \u00a020:36\u00a0 and quickly rose to gravity \u00a02 within just ten minutes\u00a0 due to its proximity to populated areas, which may require ”\u00a0evacuation measures or property protection\u00a0,” according to the \u00a0Ministry of Environment\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Fires of La Ba\u00f1a and Gara\u00f1o (Le\u00f3n) Force Evacuation of Eight More Villages<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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On the night of \u00a0August 25\u00a0, the Provincial Integrated Operational Coordination Center (\u00a0CECOPI\u00a0) ordered the \u00a0evacuation of eight additional locations\u00a0 due to the fires in La Ba\u00f1a and Gara\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0Eduardo Diego\u00a0, the delegate of the Board in Le\u00f3n, communicated these changes, noting that while there have been advances, \u00a0active fronts persist\u00a0, necessitating continued intervention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Notably, the \u00a0Molinaseca fire\u00a0 has seen a reduction in the gravity index, which has allowed residents to return to their homes, although several other locations remain threatened.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The fires in \u00a0Fasgar\u00a0, \u00a0Colinas de Campo de Mart\u00edn Moro\u00a0, \u00a0La Ba\u00f1a\u00a0, and \u00a0Gara\u00f1o\u00a0 continue to remain at \u00a0IGR 2\u00a0, leading to newly mandated evacuations as flames expand.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Efforts are ongoing to create defensive lines and contain the blaze, but high temperatures and wind have made the task increasingly difficult.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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In response to changing wind conditions, the emergency services continue their control efforts, with several locations already evacuated as a precaution.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0Nine roads remain closed\u00a0 in the province due to the active fires, posing further challenges for emergency crews.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Eduardo Diego expressed gratitude for the tireless efforts of firefighters and support teams working to suppress these devastating fires.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arrested a 75-Year-Old Man for Making a Bonfire to Cook: It Was the Fire That Caused Molinaseca (Le\u00f3n)<\/h2>\n

The Case has Led to the Opening of Criminal Proceedings against the Alleged Author<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Two neighbors help in firefighting efforts during one of the recent fires in the province of Le\u00f3n. (EFE\/ANA F. Barredo)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

A 75-year-old man has been arrested by \u00a0SEPRONA\u00a0, in collaboration with environmental agents, for allegedly causing the \u00a0Molinaseca fire\u00a0 by creating a \u00a0bonfire for cooking\u00a0, a practice that is \u00a0prohibited\u00a0 during extreme heat waves.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Feij\u00f3o Proposes a Fire Plan including a “National Registry of Arsonists”<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Alberto N\u00fa\u00f1ez Feij\u00f3o\u00a0, leader of the \u00a0PP\u00a0, announced a \u00a050-measure plan\u00a0 to combat fires and support affected areas following the devastating wave of fires currently impacting Spain.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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His proposal includes creating a \u00a0“National Registry of Arsonists”\u00a0, which aims to hold those convicted of causing fires accountable.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The plan will also enhance civil protection efforts and improve recovery measures for rural and forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Feij\u00f3o outlines 50 measures to combat wildfires, including a national arsonist registry. (Europa Press)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spain Exceeds 410,000 Hectares Devastated This Year\u2014Almost 10 Times More Than in 2024<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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As of now, \u00a0411,315 hectares\u00a0 have been reported burned across \u00a0Spain\u00a0, marking the \u00a0worst fire wave\u00a0 recorded in this century. This figure is nearly \u00a010 times greater than the area affected in 2024\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Data collected from the \u00a0European Information System on Forest Fire (EFFIS)\u00a0 reveals that \u00a0252 large forest fires\u00a0 have ravaged various regions, especially in northern and western Spain this year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The extent of land burned this year exceeds the total burned in 2024, which stood at \u00a042,615 hectares\u00a0, indicating an upswing in large forest fires across the nation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Currently, there are \u00a014 active forest fires\u00a0, predominantly concentrated in the province of \u00a0Le\u00f3n\u00a0, underscoring the challenges firefighters face as they tackle these destructive blazes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The devastating effects of recent wildfires in Spain. (Reuters\/Violet Santos Moura)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Recent wildfires in Spain have devastated vast areas and created significant challenges for firefighting and disaster management agencies. With active fires prompting evacuation orders and emergency protocols, the urgency to tackle these blazes has never been greater. While agencies are working tirelessly to mitigate damage, the public\u2019s awareness and adherence to safety regulations, such as avoiding open flames during heatwaves, are essential in preventing these disasters. The call for comprehensive plans and preventive measures is more relevant than ever as authorities navigate the complexities of wildfire management during an unprecedented environmental crisis.<\/p>\n


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