# Wildfires in Albania and Spain force hundreds to evacuate

https://mins.news/en/item/17571

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-09 16:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/9/wildfires-in-albania-and-spain-cause-hundreds-to-evacuate?traffic_source=rss

> Wildfires have spread close to Albania’s capital and across parts of southern Spain. The fires have prompted hundreds of people to leave their homes or other affected areas. The evacuations reflect the expanding danger in locations in both countries. No further details about damage or casualties are provided in the report.

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