Two significant wildfires are currently active in Spain, notably in Guadalajara and Zaragoza provinces, with emergency services combating a blaze near La Mierla that has scorched nearly 9,900 hectares. Evacuations have affected 16 villages as authorities report extreme conditions exacerbated by strong winds.

The US National Transportation Safety Board has released findings from its investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Agustín Escobar, head of Siemens’ Spanish division, and his family. The report identified remains of geese in the rotor blades, highlighting the risks posed by bird strikes in aviation.