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València Fair Opens as Authorities Contain Deadly Wildfires and Investigate Ribeira Clash

Emergency services are probing causes of wildfires that killed two farm workers as police maintain security operations in the Ribeira clash investigation.

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Incendio en la comarca de la Segarra (Lleida) que ha afectado más de 1.000 hectáreas.

Overview

  • The Gran Fira de València launched on July 1 with events such as the high-altitude “Piano Sky” concert, a pyrotechnic show at Plaza del Ayuntamiento and fully booked sunset shuttles to the Albufera.
  • Catalan fire brigades stabilized the Segarra wildfire after it consumed about 6,500 hectares and killed two agricultural workers, with initial rural agent probes suggesting sparks from a combine harvester.
  • Fires in Galicia’s A Mezquita, Monforte de Lemos, Pantón and Lousame burned a combined 70 hectares before being brought under control by the Consellería de Medio Rural.
  • A mass brawl during a pedida de mano in Ribeira left one person dead, three seriously injured and six suspects detained as Policía Nacional and Guardia Civil continue forensic and security operations.
  • Regional authorities have coordinated large-scale firefighting, law enforcement and public safety measures to manage heightened wildfire threats and social incidents during Spain’s peak summer festivities.