Heat waves
Fire out of control in Galicia, Castile and Leon and Extremadura: thousands of hectares burned and evacuated
LAB calls for more budget for forest firefighters in Navarre
The union has appreciated the "great effort" of the forest firefighters, as well as the support of farmers, citizens and associations that have helped put out the fires this summer.
Three groups have been surprised when they were barbecuing when there is a risk of extreme fire in Navarre
The last hours of the heat wave in the Basque Country, before temperatures drop sharply and rain begins
This Sunday the red alert has been activated in Navarre for extreme high temperatures and orange alert in Álava and Iparralde, with yellow warning in Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, although cloud cover will increase and rain will begin, especially in Iparralde, where the yellow warning for the risk of storms will be activated tomorrow.
Harvesting, putting out the fire: The daily struggle of the peasants
In addition to high temperatures, the risk of fire increases, and the risk increases if agricultural work is to be done, such as harvesting. In Álava, no fire prevention measures are ordered, butfarmers take steps to prevent fires.
Campezo was the town that measured the highest temperatures in the Basque Country this Saturday, with 40.2 degrees
According to Euskalmet, the northwest wind has spread inland and temperatures have fallen slightly in the early afternoon, especially in northern Álava.
Thousands of hectares have been burned and many people evacuated in Galicia and Castile and Leon as a result of the fires
Many citizens have expressed concern and powerlessness about the burning of their homes. More than 300 people have been evacuated from the Ponferrada area and 3,000 people are out of their homes in León.
Three Autonomous Communities issue a joint alert to prevent activities in the Peaks of Europe
Castilla y León, Asturiasand Cantabriahave used themassive emergency communication system on Saturday to ask citizens near the Peaks of Europe to cease any mountain activity. This is the first time three Autonomous Communities have used the service in a unified manner.
Very high fire risk in the Basque Country
Hot night in many parts of the Basque Country, with temperatures around 30 ° C
The heat for tonight is expected to play a leading role again in many parts of the country, but compared to yesterday, temperatures will tend to decline.
The heat won't give a break over the weekend: temperatures around 30 ° C are expected
Saturday's orange alert will be extended to Sunday, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees, but on Monday the weather will change completely and temperatures will drop considerably.
Osakidetza treated 26 people affected by high temperatures this Friday
The most obvious symptoms have been dizziness, loss of consciousness and tiredness.
Temperatures above 40 degrees in different localities of Euskal Herria
Thus, the Euskalmet station in Amorebieta has measured 41.6 ° C, the Iurreta station 41.5 and the Zorroza station in Bilbao 40.8 ° C. In Gipuzkoa, the thermometers in Arrasate have reached 40.6 ° C. In Álava and Navarra, thermometers are also close to 40 ° C.
Temperatures above 40 ° C have been recorded in Amorebieta, Iurreta, Bilbao and Arrasate
The suffocating heat will not stop over the weekend, but the orange alerts will be limited to Álava and Navarre.
The first measures to reduce water consumption in Iparralde enter into force today
Tafalla cancels fireworks due to fire risk
The heat wave and extreme fire risk have forced Tafalla City Council to take preventive action.
Orange alert: This Friday awaits the warmest day of the week
Yellow warning for high temperatures throughout the Basque Country, except on the coast, and in several areas of Navarre
The warning will affect the interior of Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and Álava, as well as the central area, the Pyrenees and the Ribera del Ebro of Navarre, and the ceilings will be up to 36 degrees on the axis of the Ebro. On Friday, more heat is expected to reach 41 degrees in Pamplona and 40 degrees in Bilbao.
The fire is burning Spain with more than a dozen forest fires
Most of the fires have originated in Castilla y León (more than 5,000 people are out of their homes) and Ourense (Galicia), but there have also been major fires in Tres Cantos (Madrid), Navalmoralejo (Toledo) and Tarifa (Cadiz).
Ten people have been treated in Osakidetza ER for high temperatures
Nine patients have had to be taken to hospital, and most of the cases have been in Gipuzkoa and Álava. The Department of Health recommends extreme caution, following the 2025 Heat Plan, especially in risk populations.