Excavator Fire Causes Huge Wildfire in Spain
A large wildfire is burning in Ávila, Spain. It has damaged over 50,000 hectares. Authorities are investigating how the fire started.
The wildfire is the largest ever recorded in Spain. It began when an excavator was used on a road that was closed because of high fire risk. The excavator owner and operator have been arrested. They are suspected of starting the fire. Officials are now looking into the exact cause of the blaze.
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Highlights
Large Wildfire in Ávila
A wildfire has affected over 50,000 hectares in Ávila, Spain.
Excavator Started the Fire
An excavator was used on a prohibited road, causing the wildfire.
Worker Responsible for Blaze
A worker employed by ranchers started the largest wildfire in Spain's history.
Largest Wildfire Recorded
The wildfire is the largest ever recorded in Spain.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are investigating the cause of the devastating blaze.
Perspectives
- A large wildfire affected over 50,000 hectares in Ávila, Spain.
- The fire started due to an excavator being used illegally.
- Authorities have arrested the excavator owner.
- The wildfire is the largest in Spanish history.
The excavator owner and operator intentionally caused the fire.
El Mundo
The fire was caused by an excavator used illegally.
El País, New