Spain issues a new alert as wildfires prompt evacuations and extreme fire risk across the country due to a heatwave. Thousands were evacuated but some residents are now allowed back. The national weather agency warns of high to extreme fire danger nationwide today.
Temperatures are set to soar, with Toledo reaching 41C and Madrid and Zaragoza expecting highs of 38C and 40C, respectively. Seville, Malaga, and Palma are also bracing for hot weather with temperatures reaching 37C, 33C, and 33C. The UK advises caution to holidaymakers in affected areas.
Spain’s Interior Minister urges vigilance and fire safety measures, emphasizing the risk of carelessness. The FCDO advises against lighting barbecues or discarding cigarette ends carelessly. Strict fines apply for violations of lighting rules in forest zones.
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