Wildfires Burning in Spain’s Valencia Region Prompt Thousands to Evacuate

Two wildfires in the Valencia region have burned up to 17,000 hectares and led to the evacuation of more than 2,000 people as of August 16, La Vanguardia reported. The Vall d’Ebon Fire, located in the south of the Valencia region, has burned approximately 11,500 hectares and led to the evacuation of 1,500 people, El Mundo reported. Video filmed by Ross Pearson shows the Vall d’Ebon wildfire burning near Orba. The Bejis Fire, which has provisionally burned between 3,800 and 4,000 hectares, forced evacuations from the towns of Bejis, Toras, Teresa, and Sacanet. Credit: Ross Pearson via Storyful

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August 17, 2022 at 11:10PM
Two wildfires in the Valencia region have burned up to 17,000 hectares and led to the evacuation of more than 2,000 people as of August 16, La Vanguardia reported. The Vall d’Ebon Fire, located in the south of the Valencia region, has burned approximately 11,500 hectares and led to the evacuation of 1,500 people, El Mundo reported. Video filmed by Ross Pearson shows the Vall d’Ebon wildfire burning near Orba. The Bejis Fire, which has provisionally burned between 3,800 and 4,000 hectares, forced evacuations from the towns of Bejis, Toras, Teresa, and Sacanet. Credit: Ross Pearson via Storyful