Wildfires in Huelva prompt evacuations, over 1,200 hectares burned

A series of wildfires in the province of Huelva, Spain, during late July 2026 led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents and burned more than 1,200 hectares of forest. The most significant fire, in El Cerro de Andévalo, forced the preventive evacuation of 384 people from Villanueva de las Cruces on July 22 after a wind shift brought flames within 100 meters of the town Source: ABC. The fire was stabilized on July 23, allowing residents to return, and was later extinguished Source: Infobae. Another fire in Alosno, the fifth in the province that week, was brought under control on July 25 after burning eucalyptus-covered terrain Source: Infobae. Earlier, a fire in Almonaster la Real had displaced 300 people from the Las Veredas hamlet Source: La Vanguardia. Additionally, a smaller blaze in Villablanca was extinguished early on July 26 Source: Infobae.

Response and impact

• Firefighting resources deployed included over 150 personnel, 13 aerial means, and multiple vehicles across the incidents Source: El Español.
• The El Cerro fire required the closure of the A-475 road between Villanueva de las Cruces and Alosno Source: La Vanguardia.
• Authorities used the ES-Alert system to warn residents of Villanueva de las Cruces, directing them to a shelter in Calañas Source: El Español.
• The Junta de Andalucía activated the Plan Infoca at Situation Operative 1 for the most severe fires, later downgrading to pre-emergency once controlled Source: ABC.

The fires highlight a challenging wildfire season in Huelva, with adverse conditions including high temperatures and strong winds complicating containment efforts Source: Infobae.