Firefighters are battling intense flames in eastern Spain's Castellón province, where a fast-moving wildfire has forced around 700 people to evacuate from the town of Catí.
The blaze, known as the Tírig wildfire, has spread rapidly through dry vegetation, with strong winds and high temperatures making conditions increasingly difficult for emergency crews.
Firefighters and aerial units have been deployed to contain the flames and protect nearby communities, as changing winds continue to make the fire's behavior unpredictable.
Around 700 residents spent the night away from their homes as authorities worked to keep the fire from reaching populated areas.
The operation comes amid a wider wildfire crisis across Spain and southern Europe, where prolonged heat and dry conditions have created highly dangerous fire conditions.
In neighboring Huelva, another major blaze has burned around 4,000 hectares, while more than 150 firefighters have worked to stabilize the fire.
Authorities remain on high alert as temperatures and dry vegetation continue to increase the risk of rapid fire spread.
For residents in Castellón, the priority remains safety as firefighters race to contain the flames and prevent further evacuations.
Emergency crews are expected to continue operations as weather conditions and wind patterns determine whether the wildfire can be brought under control.
