• Wildfire in Molezuelas, Zamora becomes largest in Spain’s recorded history, leaves three dead

    A wildfire that began near Molezuelas de la Carballeda (Zamora) at about 14:25 local time (12:25 UTC) on August 10, 2025, has burned between 36 500 and 39 700 hectares (90 200 to 98 100 acres) and spread into neighboring León. It is the largest single wildfire in Spain since official records began in 1968, with three people and extensive damage to homes, farmland, forest, and infrastructure.

  • Early-summer heatwave claims 8 lives across Europe

    At least eight people have died across Spain, France, and Italy as an early-summer heatwave swept across Europe in late June and early July 2025, breaking temperature records and prompting red alerts and emergency responses.

  • Wildfire kills two, burns 6 500 ha (16 000 acres) in Catalonia, Spain

    A rapidly spreading wildfire in Torrefeta i Florejacs, Lleida province, Catalonia killed two people and burned 6 500 ha (16 000 acres) on July 1, 2025. The fire, fueled by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds amid severe heatwave, reached extreme intensity, with reported flame speeds of 28 km/h (17 mph) and a smoke plume exceeding 14 000 m (45 900 feet) in height.

  • Spain records highest May temperature in 75 years

    Spain recorded its hottest May day on May 30, as the national average temperature exceeded 24 °C (75 °F) due to a hot air mass from North Africa. Some regions experienced temperatures over 10 °C (18 °F) above normal, marking the highest May temperature since records began in 1950.