Wildfires Force Evacuations in San Ciprián de Viñas as Spain battles Nationwide blazes

Residents of San Ciprián de Viñas were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday after the regional government declared a level 2 emergency in response to advancing wildfires. The evacuation adds to a growing crisis across Spain, where more than 10,000 people have been displaced since early August.

The fires have already claimed three lives, including a volunteer firefighter in the Madrid region. In Asturias, crews have been working from the early morning hours to control flames in the Cangas de Narcea area.

Officials warn that while calmer winds have given firefighters a temporary advantage, persistent hot and dry conditions will continue to fuel the risk of flare-ups.

Spain’s wildfire season has intensified in recent years, with climate experts citing prolonged droughts and rising temperatures as contributing factors.