Spain's La Mierla wildfire: Aerial footage reveals scale of devastation
The wildfire in Guadalajara province, now in its sixth day, has burned up to 30,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 1,200 residents.
Massive blaze in Guadalajara
Aerial footage released by Spain's Guardia Civil and the Air and Space Force shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, central Spain. Thick smoke rises over hillsides blackened by flames, while helicopters fly above the fire, revealing the vast area affected by one of the country's largest wildfires this summer.
The blaze has been burning for six days despite a major firefighting operation involving more than 600 firefighters and troops, supported by 29 aircraft. Authorities say it is one of the most challenging wildfires they have faced. More than 26,000 hectares have burned, while other official estimates put the affected area at around 30,000 hectares.
Around 1,200 residents have been evacuated as crews continue to battle the flames north of Madrid.
