Wildfires rage across Spain amid an unusual heatwave in Europe

An early summer heatwave continues to fuel a series of wildfires in northern Spain as the mercury touched 42 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country.

Wildfires rage across Spain amid an unusual heatwave in Europe

An out-of-control wildfire continues to rage in northwest Spain, destroying more than 25,000 hectares of land amid an intense heatwave, the regional government said. Credit: Reuters Photo

Hundreds of firefighters and emergency personnel have been dispatched to fight the blaze, which was sparked by a lightning strike on June 15. Credit: Reuters Photo

More than 500 firefighters are supported by water-dumping planes and helicopters in the sparsely populated area. Credit: Reuters Photo

Military firefighting units have been deployed in Zamora, Navarra and Lleida. Credit: Reuters Photo

The regional government of Navarra urged residents to avoid

Spain has endured a week of an unusually early heatwave, as temperatures above 40 degrees celsius were recorded in many cities and areas throughout the past few days. Credit: Reuters Photo

A lack of rainfall this year combined with gusting winds have produced the conditions for the fires. Credit: Reuters Photo

However, there have been no reports of lives lost, but the flames reached the outskirts of some villages both in Zamora and in central Navarra. Credit: Reuters Photo

A helicopter drops river water onto a wildfire at the Sierra de la Culebra near Villanueva de Valrojo, Zamora, Spain. Credit: Reuters Photo

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