Thousands Evacuated as Firefighters Tackle Multiple Forest Fires in Valencia, Spain

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as firefighters battled multiple forest fires in Valencia, Spain, on Monday, August 6.

This video shows one fire burning near the town of Llutxent.

More than 2,500 people living in the Valencia region were forced to leave their homes as a result of multiple wildfires, Valencian newspaper Las Provincias reported. At least 11 separate fires broke out, mainly in forest areas, but just two continued to burn by Monday night, the report said. Residents were temporarily evacuated to designated shelters, including a sports centre. Credit: Divalterra via Storyful