Firefighters in Spain are locked in a desperate battle against the Canalejas forest fire, one of dozens of blazes tearing through the country’s northwest amid scorching summer conditions. Despite days of relentless efforts, the flames continue to spread, leaving a mounting human and environmental toll.

At least four people have died and several others have been injured, underscoring the devastating human cost of the crisis. Aerial firefighting units have been deployed to drop water and fire retardant across the burning landscape, but officials say they have been unable to bring the blaze under control.

Authorities report as many as 40 active fire spots remain across the region, highlighting both the scale and persistence of the disaster. Dry conditions, strong winds, and soaring temperatures have fueled the infernos, overwhelming emergency services despite reinforcements from across Spain.

The Canalejas fire is the latest reminder of how increasingly extreme weather conditions — intensified by climate change — are heightening wildfire risks across southern Europe. For many local residents, the devastation has meant sudden evacuations, destroyed property, and an uncertain path forward.

Officials warn the coming days will be critical in containing the flames, as forecasts suggest little relief from the heat.