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Fire in Castellón: Over 5,000 Evacuated, Criminal Act Suspected
A fire with suspected criminal origins broke out on July 25, 2026, in La Vall d'Uixó in Castellón Province, Spain. The successive appearance of multiple distinct fire starts beginning around 9:30 AM suggests an intentional act, according to El País. Over 5,000 people were evacuated from eight municipalities; an additional 5,700 residents in Betxí were ordered to shelter in place. Seven people were injured. The Generalitat Valenciana regional authority activated 'Situation 2' of its forest fire emergency plan.