Spain is dealing with severe wildfires across multiple regions prompting evacuations.

MADRID - Spain is in the midst of an unprecedented wildfire crisis, with blazes erupting at over 51 locations nationwide. These fires have compelled more than 4,000 residents to abandon their homes, according to statements from authorities on Sunday.

Local officials highlighted that wildfires are still active in numerous regions: 25 areas in Castile and Leon, 14 in Galicia, 12 in Asturias, as well as various sites in Extremadura's southern region.

The most severely affected zones encompass Ourense in Galicia; Leon and Zamora provinces within Castile and Leon; Somiedo Natural Park located in Asturias; and Plasencia in Extremadura.

Castile and Leon alone has seen a displacement of over 3,250 individuals. Meanwhile, firefighters have been vigorously combating the inferno for several days throughout Galicia, where more than 47,000 hectares (116,139 acres) of land have already been consumed by flames.

Inhabitants from the Ourense area have found refuge in sports centers and emergency facilities or are being accommodated by family members.

Additionally, approximately 200 people were evacuated from Jarilla municipality in Caceres province within the Extremadura region.

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is expected to visit the gravely impacted areas of Ourense and Leon on Sunday. His visit aims to evaluate the extent of destruction and liaise with those involved in emergency response efforts.

To bolster firefighting measures, Spain’s Military Emergency Unit (UME) has joined forces with aerial support provided under the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism.

This dire situation extends beyond Spain’s borders into Portugal as well. The neighboring country is combating its own fierce wildfires with 78 active sites reported nationwide; eight of which are deemed major conflagrations.

The National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection reports deploying a force of 5,148 firefighters backed by an air fleet consisting of 42 aircraft alongside 305 ground vehicles throughout Portugal.

Both Spanish and Portuguese authorities caution that prevailing high temperatures combined with strong winds and dry conditions pose ongoing threats likely exacerbating fire hazards over upcoming days. - Akhbrna News