Mallorca steps up forest fire alert
This year a total of 78 forest fires have been recorded in the Balearics.
People on the beach and in the sea in Portixol near Palma October 11.
People on the beach and in the sea in Portixol near Palma October 11.
Mallorca will remain on extreme heat alert until at least Friday
A cold front could reach the Balearics late on Saturday.
The suspect arriving at court today.
The suspect arriving at court today.
Mallorca pyromaniac firefighter jailed
All the fires were minor thanks to the rapid response of the fire-fighting services.
Wildfire in Tenerife national park prompts village evacuations
In a few hours, the fire has spread to over 300 hectares and there are many secondary fires.
Wildfire burns on the Canary island of Tenerife
Flames and smoke rise as wildfire burns on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain, August 16, 2023 in this picture obtained from social media. Gerardo Ibelli/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
Mallorca on heat alert until Saturday with maximum temperatures of up to 38ºC
Balearics on level four fire alert.
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This is the third heatwave of the summer in Spain.
Spain braces for heatwave as wildfires blaze
This heatwave is going to be generally more intense.
Wildfires are spreading across Spain.
Wildfires are spreading across Spain.
British government issues extreme forest fire warning for Spain, Balearics
July will likely prove to have been the world’s hottest month on record.
Running in Rhodes
“In Mallorca, anyone who starts a fire, even if unintentionally, can end up with stiff fines and a prison term...”
Spain is already battling a number of forest fires.
Spain is already battling a number of forest fires.
Villagers evacuated as wildfire ravages woodlands in western Spain
Rainfall since October 2022 has been 28% below the average.
Wildfires in Europe burn second-biggest area on record
This year's burned area is more than double the size of Luxembourg.
Rains help bring fierce Spanish wildfire under control
About 1,000 firefighters backed by some 50 aircraft had worked to put out the blaze.
A wildfire is seen from a balcony near the town of Pujerra, which was evacuated, in Cartajima
A wildfire is seen from a balcony near the town of Pujerra, which was evacuated, in Cartajima.
Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day
A wildfire fanned by strong winds has now driven out close to 2,000 people and killed one emergency worker since it erupted.
Wildfire on Sierra Bermeja mountain
Wildfire on Sierra Bermeja mountain.
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