Villages Evacuated
Residents evacuated from Casas de Millán and Grimaldo due to forest fire near A-66
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A wildfire broke out this Saturday near the A-66 highway, in the area known as Puerto de los Castaños in the province of Cáceres, Spain. The flames quickly spread close enough to force evacuations, according to La Provincia.
Residents of Casas de Millán and the village of Grimaldo — part of the municipality of Cañaveral — were ordered to evacuate as the fire moved toward their homes. The Civil Guard confirmed the evacuations, El Periódico reported.
Fire Breaks Out Along A-66 Highway Near Cáceres
The fire started Saturday along the A-66 motorway, near the Puerto de los Castaños mountain pass in Extremadura. The exact cause has not yet been confirmed. Flames spread quickly through the surrounding forest, pushing toward nearby towns, according to El Correo Web.
The blaze is visible from inside Casas de Millán itself, giving residents a close-up view of the danger. Images from the scene show thick columns of smoke rising above the landscape surrounding the municipality, El Día reported.
Two Communities Evacuated as Flames Move Closer
Authorities ordered the evacuation of Casas de Millán and Grimaldo as the fire approached. Grimaldo is a small village that belongs to the municipality of Cañaveral, in the province of Cáceres. The Civil Guard confirmed the evacuation order, according to La Opinión de Zamora.
Residents were told to leave their homes due to the proximity of the flames. Emergency services coordinated the movement of people out of the affected areas. No injuries have been reported so far, El Correo Gallego noted.
Emergency Response Mobilized Across the Region
Firefighting teams were deployed to tackle the blaze as it spread through forest land in the area. The fire broke out in a zone known for dense vegetation, making it harder to control. Aerial and ground resources were called in to fight the flames, according to LNE.
The situation remained serious as of Saturday afternoon. Authorities continued to monitor the fire's spread and kept evacuation orders in place. Officials urged residents to follow instructions and avoid the affected area, Levante reported.
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