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Spain's military firefighters battle wildfire in Huesca province – video

The Guardian Environment Friday 26 June 2026, 12:13 UTC 1 min read
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Spain's military firefighters battled a wildfire on Friday near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2471 acres). Firefighters from the military emergency unit worked through the night to contain the blaze, clearing vegetation and using hoses to prevent the fire from spreading. The Aragon regional government declared a level 2 emergency on Thursday.

Spain's military firefighters battled a wildfire on Friday near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2471 acres). Firefighters from the military emergency unit worked through the night to contain the blaze, clearing vegetation and using hoses to prevent the fire from spreading. The Aragon regional government declared a level 2 emergency on Thursday. Hundreds of people were evacuated from three municipalities as authorities sought to protect nearby communities

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