Drivers Brave Highway Engulfed by Wildfires in Galicia, Spain

GALICIA, SPAIN – A chilling video uploaded by a local journalist on August 12, 2025, shows a vehicle navigating a highway engulfed by smoke and active wildfires in Galicia. The footage, captured from inside a car, reveals flames burning intensely on both sides of the road, drastically reducing visibility and creating hazardous driving conditions. The driver, identified as Pocho, expressed alarm at the situation, noting the significant heat emanating from the fires and questioning why the road remained open to traffic. "I can't believe they haven't cut the road," the driver is heard saying, highlighting the perceived danger. Comments on the video suggest the location is the A-52 highway near Verin, with several users confirming widespread fires across the Ourense region of Galicia. One commenter stated, "That's in Verin, the highway was finally cut... It keeps burning and getting worse." Another added, "I'm from Galicia, we are surrounded by fires." The video underscores the severe impact of the ongoing wildfires on local residents and infrastructure.

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