A fire that broke out in a caravan at a campsite in Spain quickly spread, leading to the evacuation of beaches, hotels, and campsites near the resort town of Tarifa.

A fire broke out in a caravan at a campsite near Valdevaqueros Beach, which is popular among surfers in Spain. Due to the rapid spread of the flames, authorities evacuated beaches, hotels, and campsites near the Tarifa tourist resort in southern Spain. Emergency crews worked to evacuate sunbathers and tourists from beaches around the fire zone, while thick clouds of smoke rose along the coastline. Tarifa Mayor Antonio Santos described the situation as unprecedented, saying, “This is the fastest-spreading fire I've ever seen.” He noted that the fire began along the N-340 highway, where hotels are concentrated, and initial findings indicate it originated from a caravan.

Due to the dense smoke, at least a 9-kilometer section of the N-340 highway was closed to traffic, while the fire is reported to be spreading through the region's pine forests, agricultural fields, and farmland.