Raging wildfire burns through forests in Cáceres, Spain

On August 1, 2026, in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, @raqueles12 shared a video showing a severe wildfire burning near the municipality of Casas de Millán and the village of Grimaldo. In the video, bright orange flames spread across pine-covered hillsides as a massive column of white and brown smoke rises above the mountains, drifting over nearby homes and agricultural valleys. Thick smoke blankets the area, reducing visibility. According to reports, the wildfire started after a truck caught fire on the A-66 motorway and spread into nearby vegetation amid hot, windy conditions. Around 800 residents of Casas de Millán and Grimaldo were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters, supported by aircraft and ground crews, worked to contain the blaze.