Wildfire Rages Near As Fermosas, Spain
Wildfires continue to burn across Spain, with the town of As Fermosas, located in the Ourense province of Galicia, being one of the most severely affected areas. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has been fueled by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds. Photos show smoke rising from the wildfire near a cemetery in the town.
This fire is part of a larger, ongoing wildfire crisis in Spain and other parts of Europe. As of August 16, Spain was battling 14 major fires. Authorities suspect that many of the fires, including those in the wider region, are the result of arson, while others have been caused by lightning from thunderstorms. The wildfires across the country have already resulted in at least seven deaths and have burned an area the size of London.
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes, including in other regions of Spain such as Castile and León and Andalusia. The Civil Guard has arrested two men on suspicion of starting fires in Castile and León, bringing the total number of arson arrests to 10 since June.
