Huge wildfire burns through 15,800 hectares in northern Spain
A massive wildfire in the Zaragoza province of northern Spain has burned approximately 16,000 hectares. Emergency services are working to contain the blaze, which has forced the evacuation of over 1,100 residents.
Why it matters
Large-scale wildfires in Europe highlight the increasing impact of climate-related environmental disasters on local communities and infrastructure.
Fire-fighters are still battling the blaze in the northern province of Zaragoza
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