A large wildfire in northeast Spain grew rapidly overnight and was burning out of control Sunday, forcing the evacuation of eight villages and 1,500 people in Zaragoza province, firefighters said.
The head of the local Aragon government, Javier Lamban, said Sunday that the situation was critical in the town of Anon de Moncayo and the priority for the 300 firefighters fighting the blaze was to protect human lives and villages.
The wildfire, which was declared Saturday, developed a 50-kilometer (31-mile) perimeter in less than 24 hours, the local forest chief said.
Those who fled took shelter in three different sports centers in nearby towns.
- Airbus to supply 150 jets to Malaysia’s AirAsia in multibillion-dollar deal
- Mexico City nightclub charges Americans $300 cover: ‘This is a political stance’
- Hantavirus strain can spread via humans, WHO says as 62 more feared exposed
- China calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ as U.S.-Iran war drags on
-
![]()
Strait of Hormuz standoff continues as Iran, U.S. both claim control -
![]()
Is Putin living mostly underground now, afraid of Ukraine’s drones and missiles striking deeper? -
![]()
Trump asked what Iran could do to violate cease-fire: ‘You’ll find out’ -
![]()
Police investigating shooting near White House involving Secret Service
Get breaking National news
Firefighters said the outlook for taming the blaze depends on the weather, but gusty winds up to 60 kilometers (37 mph) were predicted.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.