Thousands Evacuated After Wildfires Grow in Spain's Valencia Region

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Two wildfires in the Valencia region have burned up to 17,000 hectares and led to the evacuation of more than 2,000 people as of August 16, La Vanguardia reported.

The Bejis Fire, which has provisionally burned between 3,800 and 4,000 hectares, forced evacuations from the towns of Bejis, Toras, Teresa, and Sacanet.

The evacuees are being housed in shelters, sports facilities, and relatives’ homes, the president of the Valencian government, Ximo Puig, told media.

Footage shared by the Fire and Forestry Service of the Valencia Government shows the wildfire burning on the roadside and across hilltops overnight on August 16. Firefighters can be seen tackling the fire and carrying out hazard reduction burning.

The Vall d’Ebon Fire, located in the south of the Valencia region, has burned approximately 11,500 hectares and led to the evacuation of 1,500 people, El Mundo reported. Credit: SGISE via Storyful