Spain Battles Forest Fire a Short Drive From Flash Flood
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Forest Fire And Flash Floods Strike Spain Within Miles Of Each Other
A forest fire in eastern Spain forced the evacuation of around 1,000 people on Saturday, as authorities scrambled to manage simultaneous natural disasters across the region. The blaze is burning close to Gatova, an inland village with a population of 450, located northwest of Valencia in Spain’s eastern interior. Local media reported the fire is believed to have been ignited by a lightning strike late Thursday, with flames spreading rapidly thro…
Between the cities of Valencia and Barcelona, Spain's fire brigade has to bring many people to safety. The causes could hardly be more different: Near Valencia, a forest fire is out of control - further north, water masses become a threat.
A forest fire caused by lightning continues to spread in the Spanish region of Valencia. Around 1000 people had to be evacuated at Gátova. At the same time, severe storms occur.
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The situation remains very tense in the Valencia region, where weather conditions make relief work very difficult. ...
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