Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire

No Comment Video. Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/07/2026 - 8:12 GMT+2 Aerial footage shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, as firefighters battle a blaze that has burned up to 30,000 hectares. Aerial footage from Spain's Guardia Civil and the Spanish Air and Space Force shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, central Spain. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Thick smoke rises over hillsides blackened by flames as helicopters fly above the fire, revealing the vast area affected by one of the country's largest wildfires this summer. The blaze has been burning for six days despite a major firefighting operation involving more than 600 firefighters and troops, supported by 29 aircraft. Authorities say it is one of the most challenging wildfires they have faced. More than 26,000 hectares have burned, while other official estimates put the affected area at around 30,000 hectares. Around 1,200 residents have been evacuated as crews continue to battle the flames north of Madrid. Spain climate change Wildfires Top stories Now playing Next Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire Now playing Next Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain Now playing Next Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blaze Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 22nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Islamic scholarship takes centre stage at Uzbekistan forum In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Now playing Next Iran's IRGC claims attack on Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain Now playing Next Anthropic to pay €1.3bn in biggest copyright settlement on record Now playing Next Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks? Now playing Next Iran's IRGC claims attack on Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain Now playing Next Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for 10th night Now playing Next Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romanian coast Now playing Next Europe Today: Will Greece derail the EU's latest Russia sanctions? Now playing Next France suffers record wildfire destruction by mid-July Now playing Next France becomes the first country in Europe to officially ban social media for under-15s Now playing Next D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of France's Normandy landing beaches ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine No Comment Victorious Spanish team parade through Madrid after World Cup triumph No Comment High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival No Comment Gaza amputees recreate World Cup final in damaged stadium Europe News Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help Europe News Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romania in the Black Sea Tech News Anthropic to pay €1.3bn in biggest copyright settlement on record Culture news Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status Europe in Motion Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life? The Cube Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks? Europe News Two tourists injured in knife attack at Acropolis, police arrest suspect Europe Today Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK ADVERTISEMENT Economy Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods citing disputes over autos Iran Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for tenth consecutive night Uzbekistan Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures Smart Regions People’s photos are helping scientists record marine life in real-time in the Canary Islands Europe Today Banking fragmentation main issue 'holding EU competitiveness back', commissioner says Europe News Watch: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister Europe News EU slaps €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal and counterfeit goods The Cube After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT