Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee

No Comment Video. Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 06/07/2026 - 13:35 GMT+2 A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region. A wildfire in Castellon, in Spain's Valencia region, has forced the evacuation of around 500 residents as firefighters battle flames across rugged terrain. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows fire-fighting planes dropping water over burning hills, while ground crews work to contain the blaze near roads, vehicles and residential areas. Thick smoke rises over the landscape as crews move between hotspots and burnt ground. The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in Soneja, prompting a large emergency response. Authorities say similar wildfires have affected parts of southern Europe, including Portugal and Greece, as firefighters continue to tackle multiple outbreaks. Spain Wildfires Top stories Now playing Next Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee Now playing Next Joy for England fans after dramatic World Cup victory Now playing Next Mexico fans left heartbroken as World Cup dream comes to an end Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through the streets of Tehran Now playing Next Activists covered in red paint protest bullfighting in Pamplona Now playing Next Norway and England advance to World Cup quarterfinals Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'The American Dream is back,' Trump says during Fourth of July speech Now playing Next Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump Now playing Next Ukraine strikes oil infrastructure near Saint Petersburg Now playing Next Thousands gather in Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' protests Now playing Next Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: city not seeking new records Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Italy's PM Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Ukraine's ambassador: EU enlargement should focus on substance, not titles Now playing Next Video: Inside the NATO summit where record European military spending buys American dependence ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Fireworks light up Washington sky for America's 250th anniversary No Comment Iranians mourn as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin No Comment Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat No Comment Humanoid robots showcase football skills Earth News Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as authorities in Greece warn of toxic smoke Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine, NATO and the future of EU enlargement Ecotech Microplastic filters for washing machines could soon be mandatory in the EU. How do they work? Europe News EXCLUSIVE: Commission prepares enlargement reform proposals to regain the initiative USA 'Major damage' as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands Europe News Zelenskyy urges 'strong decisions' at NATO summit after latest Russian attack on Kyiv Europe News Thousands swarm the streets of Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' anti-government protests Europe News French volunteers train with Ukrainian military intelligence's International Legion ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella pledge unity ahead of judicial verdict World News Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump USA 'The American Dream is back,' Trump says during Fourth of July speech Earth News Italy could be the next country to build a solar railway after Switzerland’s successful trial Europe News Thousands of protesters march throughout France to demand new law against sexual violence Europe News Pope makes historic visit to Lampedusa, warns Europe: 'Deaths at sea are failures to act' Europe News Ukraine strikes oil infrastructure sites near Saint Petersburg, Zelenskyy says Europe News 20,000 protest against AfD party conference in Germany ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT