The forest fire has grown rapidly since Saturday and got completely out of hand on Sunday night. As a result, eight villages and 1,500 people in Zaragoza province had to be evacuated. The refugee residents took shelter in three different sports centers in nearby towns.
According to local authorities, the forest fire reached a radius of 50 kilometers in less than 24 hours. The total estimated damage could amount to an area of 8,000 hectares, state news agency EFE reported.