Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain

No Comment Video. Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 21/07/2026 - 17:26 GMT+2 Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee. Firefighters are battling a major wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara province, north of Madrid, where thousands of hectares have burned and more than 1,200 residents have been forced to leave their homes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Video shows crews creating firebreaks, tackling the flames with hoses and receiving support from water-dropping aircraft. Ground crews and aircraft continued to tackle hotspots as smoke drifted across the scorched landscape. Spanish authorities said the wildfire has burned about 29,000 hectares and is one of the most challenging fires they have faced. Spain Fire Forest fires Top stories 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 Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Midday 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 Victorious Spanish team parade through Madrid after World Cup triumph Now playing Next Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for 10th night Now playing Next Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat Now playing Next How air bubbles can stop river plastic before it reaches the sea Now playing Next Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods citing disputes over autos Now playing Next Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks? Now playing Next Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help Now playing Next Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romania in the Black Sea Now playing Next Anthropic to pay €1.3bn in biggest copyright settlement on record Now playing Next Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival No Comment Gaza amputees recreate World Cup final in damaged stadium No Comment Chaos erupts in Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup final defeat No Comment Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory 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 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 ADVERTISEMENT 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 Russia Ukraine fires 400 drones at Moscow as Russia steps up ballistic missile attacks Europe Today New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst says Tech News China's Xpeng debuts flying car in Germany Europe Today Terrorism is a 'persistent' threat, says Europol ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT