# Violent wildfire in eastern Spain prompts evacuation of 1,000 residents

https://mins.news/en/video/29300

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-22 13:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfRLsPf_260

> A wildfire in Segorbe, Castellón, reportedly began after a lightning strike on Thursday and is now considered Spain’s most intense wildfire. More than 1,000 residents have been told to evacuate the area.

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