Ávila

Ávila

Municipality in Castile and León, Spain

Ávila is the capital and most populated municipality of the Province of Ávila, located in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. Located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, to the north of the Sistema Central, it lies on the right bank of the Adaja and, at an elevation of over 1,130 metres (3,710 ft) above sea level, is the highest provincial capital in Spain.

Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in France and Spain

Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in France and Spain Wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain forced over 20,000 evacuations, with Spain declaring a national emergency as flames spread rapidly.