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Wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate in eastern Spain

Approximately 500 people have been evacuated from the Castellon area as emergency services work to contain a significant wildfire spreading across Spain's Valencia region.

By 6 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET Updated 6 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET

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According to Euronews, a wildfire has broken out in the Castellon province of eastern Spain, resulting in the forced evacuation of 500 residents. The blaze is currently moving across the Valencia region, prompting an urgent response from emergency teams.

Firefighters are actively working to bring the flames under control, supported by aerial assets deployed to assist in the containment efforts. No further details regarding the extent of the damage or the cause of the fire have been provided at this stage.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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