The blaze, near Valencia, forced more than 1,000 people from their homes. In nearby Catalonia, civil defense teams carried out 200 rescue operations after floods trapped residents in cars and homes.
Between the cities of Valencia and Barcelona, Spain's fire brigade has to bring many people to safety. The causes could hardly be more different: Near Valencia, a forest fire is out of control - further north, water masses become a threat.
A forest fire caused by lightning continues to spread in the Spanish region of Valencia. Around 1000 people had to be evacuated at Gátova. At the same time, severe storms occur.