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Huge Smoke Plume Rises From Wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia
Aerial footage shows a huge plume of smoke rising from a wildfire burning in Spain's Catalonia region.
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BERNAMA
· Jun 24, 2026
World : Fire Breaks Out At Madrid Skyscraper Torre Moeve
MADRID, June 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A fire broke out at Madrid's Torre Moeve, Spain's second-tallest skyscraper, on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke into the sky that were visible from across the city, Xinhua reported.
Euro Weekly News
· Jun 23, 2026
Fire forces evacuation of Madrid skyscraper as search continues for missing workers
Smoke billowed visibly across parts of the Spanish capital on Tuesday afternoon after flames broke out inside one of its []
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat
Wildfires are spreading rapidly across Spain, forcing evacuations and leaving several people dead, while France has activated its highest heat alert as temperatures are expected to reach 41°C. Paul Hawkins has the story.
Euronews
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee
A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.
Korea Times News
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Irish Mirror
· Jul 3, 2026
Spain tourist hotspot hit by savage wildfire as 12 towns locked down
The fire broke out near the Costa Brava tourist hotspot in northeastern Spain with more than 200 firefighters battling the blaze
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Related coverage for "Huge Smoke Plume Rises From Wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia": BERNAMA — World : Fire Breaks Out At Madrid Skyscraper Torre Moeve. Euro Weekly News — Fire forces evacuation of Madrid skyscraper as search continues for missing workers. TRT World — Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat. Euronews — Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee. Korea Times News — Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke. Irish Mirror — Spain tourist hotspot hit by savage wildfire as 12 towns locked down