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Fire near Costa Brava in Spain burns 22,000 acres, under partial control.

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A wildfire near the Costa Brava tourist resort in northeastern Spain has burned approximately 22,000 acres of land.
The fire broke out on July 3, 2026, near the community of La Bisbal d'Empordà, around 20 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast.
About 400 firefighters are currently working to contain the blaze, which is reported to be under partial control as of the evening of July 4, 2026.
Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions in around ten communities in the affected coastal area of Catalonia due to the fire.
No casualties or significant property damage have been reported at this time.

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A large wildfire broke out near the popular tourist resort of Costa Brava in northeastern Spain on July 3, 2026, affecting an area close to the municipality of La Bisbal d'Empordà, approximately 20 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. By the following day, the fire had burned approximately 22,000 acres of land in the coastal region of Catalonia.

Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under partial control by the evening of July 4, with around 400 firefighters deployed to combat the flames. Despite these efforts, the fire, which ignited amidst strong winds that fueled its spread, has led to significant devastation in the area, turning vast stretches of land into ash. Authorities implemented traffic restrictions in about ten communities near the fire to prioritize safety and manage the emergency response. No reports of injuries or evacuations have been noted thus far.

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