In this photo released by Agents Rurals de Catalunya, uncontrolled fire rages across the grasslands in the Segarra region, in the rural province of Lleida, Spain, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/ … https://t.co/Ch1njaQJ8W
Los fallecidos eran empleados de una explotación agraria. Las autoridades españolas pidieron “máxima precaución” ante un verano que se anuncia “muy complicado” en cuanto a incendios forestales. 👉🏼 https://t.co/EYvfvnjD7a https://t.co/D3aMcdgFRy
Velocidad récord y comportamiento extremo: el incendio de sexta generación en la Segarra (Lleida) enciende las alarmas en España https://t.co/OzU7zexKK6
A devastating wildfire in the La Segarra district of Lleida province, Catalonia, northeastern Spain, has burned over 5,500 hectares and resulted in two fatalities. The fire, fueled by a heatwave and strong winds, exhibited unprecedented behavior, including a fire cloud reaching 14 kilometers in height and record spread speeds, described as a "sixth-generation" fire. The blaze overwhelmed firefighting efforts before being brought under control. The victims were farm workers, and Spanish authorities have urged maximum caution due to the anticipated challenging wildfire season ahead.