Spanish authorities announced Monday the evacuation of more than 1,000 people in the country’s northwest, as wildfires threatened a UNESCO World Heritage site.
According to Swiss radio Lac, around 400 residents were displaced from Carucedo and surrounding areas, along with 700 more from nearby towns close to Las Médulas, which is an ancient Roman gold-mining region.
The site is well known for its striking red rock formations and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The president of the Castile and León regional government, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, said many of the fires were the result of deliberate acts of violence.
He said on X: “We will relentlessly pursue those responsible for these attacks, which endanger lives and safety, and pose a threat to our historical and natural heritage."
Wildfires have also been reported in Galicia (northwest) and Navarre (north).
Spain is in the second week of a heatwave, with temperatures reaching close to 40°C in many regions.
The extreme heat is expected to persist at least until Thursday, prompting civil protection authorities to issue high-risk wildfire alerts for much of the country.
Follow the latest news on Google News
