La Bisbal d'Empordà
- Jul 4
Wildfire near Costa Brava forces quarantine of 10 towns and evacuation of 150 people as Spain braces for second heatwave
A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has burned up to 2,300 hectares, forced the evacuation of 150 people including a children's camp, and placed 10 towns under quarantine. Spain is deploying a military emergency unit as a new heatwave threatens to worsen conditions.
- Jul 3
Les Gavarres wildfire stabilised at 2,200 hectares; residents return to charred homes as heatwave persists
The wildfire that broke out Friday in Les Gavarres, Catalonia, has been stabilised after burning 2,200 hectares and damaging at least 25 buildings. Residents evacuated from urbanisations like Vall Repòs are returning, though firefighters warn the second summer heatwave could still reignite hot spots.
