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More than 18,000 people in lockdown as wildfire rages in Catalonia

TARRAGONA PROVINCE, SPAIN, JUL 8 – More than 300 firefighters and an emergency military unit battle a wildfire fueled by record June heat and strong winds that forced evacuations in Tarragona province.

  • Officials in Tarragona province mandated that over 18,000 people stay inside as a wildfire near the village of Pauls spread uncontrollably on July 8.
  • The wildfire was fueled by strong mistral winds up to 90 km/h and rugged terrain, which severely hampered firefighting efforts and forced evacuations in several municipalities.
  • Firefighters have been combating the wildfire since midnight, with over 300 personnel involved, supported by a specialized emergency military team from the Spanish armed forces to help contain the fire near the Ports Natural Park.
  • Rosa Veleda, 76, described the situation as unprecedented and said that strong winds spreading fire and smoke kept residents trapped inside their homes.
  • The wildfire destroyed close to 3,000 hectares of vegetation, but authorities successfully stopped it from crossing the Ebro River; meanwhile, many regions across Spain continue to be under elevated wildfire warnings.
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Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages on

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A large forest fire has burned through a mountainous area in the Catalan province of Tarragona. More than 18,000 residents have been trapped in their homes, some have been evacuated. The fire is being fought back due to rugged terrain and strong winds.

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By strong wind a forest fire has spread in the Spanish region of Catalonia. Near the city of Tarragona 18,000 people are asked to stay at home. Fire brigade and army fight against the flames.

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El Mundo broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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