Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought

No Comment Video. Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 11/08/2026 - 8:38 GMT+2 A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis. Footage from Niebla and Valverde del Camino, in Spain's Huelva province, filmed on Monday 10 August 2026, shows firefighting helicopters dropping water on flames, plumes of smoke rising over the countryside, and evacuees gathered in a theatre in Zalamea la Real. Welder Daniel Lopez said neighbours were terrified after homes came close to burning, with some destroyed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More than 600 firefighters backed by 26 aircraft have battled the blaze since it broke out a week earlier, regional emergencies minister Antonio Sanz said, describing it as extremely difficult and dangerous with no forecast of it being controlled soon. Around 20,000 hectares lie within the fire's perimeter, and evacuations now total roughly 800 people after officials ordered residents of El Madrono to leave on Monday. The fire comes amid a severe wildfire season in Spain, following a 50,000-hectare blaze near Madrid in July and a fire that killed 14 people in Almeria. Nearly all of mainland France and Switzerland recorded record drought in July, as Europe warms faster than any other continent, Copernicus data show. Spain Wildfires evacuation firefighters Andalusia Heatwave Top stories Now playing Next Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought Now playing Next Watch: Competitors battle it out in France's pig-squealing contest Now playing Next Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Colombia declares state of emergency after earthquake kills 111 Now playing Next 'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up Now playing Next Spain solar eclipse: Expert advice on the best viewing spots Now playing Next New temperature record in July hit 900 million people Now playing Next Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily Now playing Next 'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up Now playing Next Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario Now playing Next Coral trafficking ring exposed on Aegean island: What is red coral used for and how big is the threat? Now playing Next A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: Iceland prepares for total solar eclipse Now playing Next Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain Now playing Next Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France, government says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland No Comment Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival No Comment Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario No Comment Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France Europe News Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after mass influx from Morocco Europe in Motion Road rage: Which countries have the most aggressive drivers? Culture news Inside the Italian prison where inmates find freedom through theatre Sport UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter Philippines Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say Europe News Water levels across the Balkans have fallen to record lows World News Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government Europe News Meloni and Frederiksen reiterate opposition to 'uncontrolled immigration' ADVERTISEMENT Europe News One of Kyiv's deadliest single attacks kills 13 in central Russia while five are killed in Ukraine Business Tech giants TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant Culture news Comic Con Astana brings global stars and thousands of cosplay fans to Kazakhstan Europe News Western Europe sets new temperature record hitting 900 million people worldwide Earth News A unique ninety seconds in the 21st century: Spain prepares for historic eclipse trio Europe News Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland after extradition Canada Over 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency Ukraine 13 killed in Ukraine and 90 injured as Russia intensifies overnight bombardment campaign of Ukrainian cities ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT