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New evacuations due to wildfires in Segovia and Castellón

The wildfires in Segovia and Castellón have prompted evacuations in several areas. The fire in Segovia intensified after igniting on Saturday.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: New evacuations due to wildfires in Segovia and Castellón — Archive photoPhoto: Juan Emilio Prades Bel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The wildfire in the province of Segovia began on Saturday when a vehicle caught fire on the side of the AP-6. As of Sunday, the fire has reached the highest level of potential severity, prompting authorities to act swiftly.

The towns of Los Ángeles de San Rafael and Vegas de Matute in Segovia, as well as Catí in Castellón, are currently under evacuation orders. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and are implementing safety measures to protect residents.

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