Costa Brava wildfire destroys 2,200 hectares in northeastern Spain

A wildfire that broke out yesterday morning near the Costa Brava tourist resort in northeastern Spain has been brought under partial control today after burning 2,200 hectares of land along the Catalonian coast. Firefighters confirmed that no injuries have been reported.

The Catalonian fire service announced in a press release this morning that crews brought nearly 70 per cent of the fire’s right flank under control during the night. Firefighters are aiming to stabilize the situation before a...