Wildfire reaches homes in northeastern Spain as crews seek containment
Al Jazeera reported that the blaze has burned more than 2,000 hectares in northeastern Spain and destroyed one house in Calonge.
By Daniel Okafor · Business Editor
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A wildfire in northeastern Spain has spread across more than 2,000 hectares and entered residential areas in Calonge, Al Jazeera reported. The fire has destroyed one house, raising pressure on crews to stop the flames before weather conditions make the blaze harder to control.
Firefighters are working to bring the fire fully under containment, according to Al Jazeera. Their immediate concern is that changing winds could push the flames into new areas and increase the speed of the spread.
The fire has already moved beyond open land and reached parts of Calonge where homes are located, Al Jazeera reported. No additional damage figures or casualty information were provided.
The reported burn area, described as more than 2,000 hectares, points to a large firefighting operation in a part of Spain where wind can quickly change the behavior of a wildfire. Crews are trying to close that window by containing the blaze before conditions shift.
Al Jazeera reported the fire on July 4, 2026. Further details on evacuations, injuries, the cause of the fire or the number of firefighters deployed were not included in the report.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.