Isabel Aaiún misses World Cup celebration to save horses from Brieva fire

Singer Isabel Aaiún, known for 'Potra Salvaje,' missed the Spanish national team's World Cup celebration in Madrid on July 21, 2026, as the Brieva wildfire threatened her property in Segovia. She evacuated her eight horses and other animals as the fire approached, ultimately saving them with the fire stopping just 400 meters from her finca Source: elespanol.

Evacuation and uncertainty

Aaiún posted on Instagram showing the urgency: 'Me habría encantado estar en la celebración del Mundial, pero aquí el percal que tenemos es este. Tendremos que desalojar los caballos, seguramente' Source: elmundoes. As the wind shifted, she and others had to release the horses to let them flee. 'Hemos tenido que soltar los caballos porque ha habido una arrancada del fuego que venía corriendo hacia la finca' Source: lavanguardia.

Aftermath and broader impact

Later, Aaiún confirmed the animals were safe and the finca unharmed, though the fire devastated other areas, forcing evacuations of 420 people from eight villages Source: elconfidencial. 'El fuego se ha parado a 400 metros ... Hay gente que tiene mucho ganado y que se las está viendo y deseando' Source: elconfidencial (TV). She expressed gratitude for support and stressed the need for better fire prevention Source: elespanol.