Ourense, Spain – A severe wildfire is sweeping across the Oímbra and Monterrei areas, engulfing approximately 1,500 hectares and threatening local communities. Video footage released by the Guardia Civil on August 14, 2025, shows massive flames and thick smoke consuming fields and roads, underscoring the fire’s intensity.

Authorities have ordered evacuations of five towns. Residents are urged to remain calm, carry only essential items such as documents, medication, and mobile phones, and assist vulnerable individuals. The Guardia Civil is coordinating with emergency services, including Fire Extinction, Civil Protection, and the 112 Emergency Services, to ensure safe evacuation convoys and public safety.

The wildfire highlights the broader climate emergency affecting Spain and the Mediterranean, where heatwaves and fires are becoming increasingly frequent and destructive. Local emergency services continue to battle the blaze, emphasizing vigilance and adherence to evacuation orders to minimize risk to life and property.

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