Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer

Loading the video No Comment Video. Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/09/2026 - 15:34 GMT+2 Spain’s firefighters were battling a major wildfire in Tuéjar, in the Valencia region, on 15 September, after flames spread through the Alto Turia Biosphere Reserve. The fire broke out shortly after 3.30pm and had burned around 690 hectares by Wednesday morning, with flames spreading along a 17-kilometre perimeter. Fire engines, helicopters and aircraft were deployed as crews worked to contain the blaze in dense and difficult-to-reach vegetation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Emergency Military Unit (UME) joined the operation overnight, using vehicles, drones and aircraft to monitor and tackle the fire. Footage filmed on 15 September showed firefighters clearing vegetation and working through the night to prevent the flames from spreading, particularly towards the Benagéber reservoir. Two forest firefighters suffered minor injuries. One was burned, while another sustained bruising when a fire engine overturned. The blaze also prompted the precautionary evacuation of a campsite and several farms in the area. The wildfire comes after an exceptionally hot summer in Europe. Spain recorded its hottest summer since 1961, while nearly 296,000 hectares had been burned by wildfires across the country by early September. The cause of the Tuéjar fire was not immediately known. Authorities were investigating its possible origin as strong winds and low humidity continued to fuel the flames. Fires in Spain Valencia firefighters Emergency Forest fires Drought Top stories Now playing Next Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer Now playing Next At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City Now playing Next From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far Now playing Next Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement Now playing Next US to send $2.8 billion weapons package to Israel Now playing Next US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget Now playing Next Canada, heatwaves and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union Now playing Next Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges Now playing Next NATO 'committed and ready' after shooting down drone over Lithuania Now playing Next Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic,' Qatar warns Now playing Next The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi Now playing Next How Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities Now playing Next 'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress Now playing Next Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election No Comment At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown No Comment Romanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock ban No Comment Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage The Cube Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say Europe News Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU Culture news Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments Europe Today Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU Europe News Canada, heatwaves, AI and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union Health news Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep Europe News Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on Polish and Lithuanian borders USA NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three in Los Angeles while reporters covered car accident ADVERTISEMENT Europe News US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget Europe Today Von der Leyen will deliver an 'inspirational message' in annual speech, EU vice-president says Qatar Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic for the entire world,' Qatar warns Sport World Athletics chief Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part' Europe News Watch: Aftermath of NATO jets' downing of drone in Lithuania Silk Road Adventures Inside an Uzbek wedding: traditions, family and the start of married life World Europe’s fake pesticide crisis: inside a $20 billion illegal trade United Arab Emirates Escalation is 'on the way' but region must keep calm, Syria's al-Sharaa tells Euronews ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT