Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon

No Comment Video. Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/08/2026 - 10:18 GMT+2 French and Spanish firefighters work together to tackle wildfires in Spain's Aragon region, where more than 17,000 hectares have burned. French and Spanish firefighters worked together on Monday to contain a wildfire in the San Juan de la Peña y Monte Oroel natural reserve in Spain's Aragon region. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT French firefighters from the Military Civil Security Formations (ForMiSC) joined their Spanish counterparts as fires spread across northeastern Spain. The blazes have burned more than 17,000 hectares in Aragon, according to authorities. A Spanish soldier helping with firefighting operations was killed in the fires. Crews continue to tackle the flames and protect affected areas. Spain climate change Wildfires Top stories Now playing Next Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon Now playing Next Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning Now playing Next Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 18th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough Now playing Next Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities Now playing Next 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Now playing Next Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century Now playing Next US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate Now playing Next Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks Now playing Next Risky jumps from France's Marseille corniche rise in popularity Now playing Next Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect nuclear plant as Danube levels fall Now playing Next Pocket-sized sensors and mobile apps are changing how Londoners track air pollution Now playing Next Viennese woman takes city to court over toilet fees ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment 7,200 eggs cracked for giant omelette at Belgian festival No Comment Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus No Comment Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany' No Comment Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony Europe News Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: new setback for group's credibility USA Hayden Panettiere: Authorities investigating cause of death as US media speculate on 'overdose' Earth News 'Our house is on fire, Andy': Activists send stark message to PM over new oil and gas drilling USA Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks Yemen Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict' if Houthi strikes continue, UN rights chief warns Europe News Ukraine has hit seven of Russian online retailer Wildberries' 10 biggest warehouses, military says Europe News Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty Culture news Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait ADVERTISEMENT World News At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India Culture news Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century Europe News EU to propose tougher sanctions on Russia this autumn, Kaja Kallas says Culture news 'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36 Israel Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan Culture news Hayden Panettiere, acclaimed Heroes and Nashville actress, dies at 36 Sport 2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru USA South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT