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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Spain battles one of its largest wildfires as evacuations continue
Firefighters are racing to contain one of Spain’s largest wildfires after it scorched around 66 square kilometres, forcing hundreds to flee as residents described terrifying escapes. Authorities warn more victims could still be found as crews continue battling the blaze. Paul Hawkins has the story.
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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.
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 7, 2026
Spain travel chaos as Cataluña wildfires close major roads and suspend trains
Wildfires burning across Cataluña have become one of Spain’s biggest emergencies of the summer, forcing road closures, halting train services []
Sweden Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Deadly wildfire in southern Spain forces 1,500 to flee homes
Deadly wildfire in southern Spain forces 1,500 to flee homes
The Olive Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Major wildfire approaches homes in northern Spain – hundreds are forced to evacuate as over 40 square kilometres are incinerated
HUNDREDS of people were evacuated or forced to shelter indoors as a major wildfire tore through northeastern Spain on Thursday. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight after flames engulfed 40 square
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
More than 1,400 evacuated as wildfire rages in southeastern Spain
Madrid, July 11 (SANA) More than 1,400 people have been evacuated from areas in Spain’s southeastern Almería province as firefighters continued efforts on Saturday to contain a large wildfire burning near the town of Los Gallardos. The blaze remained “complex” and continued to spread, Andalusia emergency services chief Antonio Sanz told Reuters, adding that firefighters []
Irish News
· Jul 11, 2026
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain which killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland.
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Related coverage for "Spain battles one of its largest wildfires as evacuations continue": Euronews — Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee. Euro Weekly News — Spain travel chaos as Cataluña wildfires close major roads and suspend trains. Sweden Herald — Deadly wildfire in southern Spain forces 1,500 to flee homes. The Olive Press — Major wildfire approaches homes in northern Spain – hundreds are forced to evacuate as over 40 square kilometres are incinerated. Syrian Arab News Agency — More than 1,400 evacuated as wildfire rages in southeastern Spain. Irish News — Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain which killed at least 12