Generalitat Rules Out Evacuees’ Return This Sunday as Wildfires Spread

A wildfire in Vall d’Uixó, Spain, has burned 6,500 hectares and forced the evacuation of 16,000 residents as of July 26, 2026. The Generalitat Valenciana, the regional government of the Valencian Community, has ruled out the possibility of evacuees returning to their homes on Sunday due to the continued advance of the flames.

According to reporting from El Mundo, the fire has also resulted in the confinement of 64,000 people in the affected region. Authorities described the current operational environment as difficult while attempting to contain the blaze in the province of Castellón.

Evacuation and Confinement Status in Castellón

The scale of the displacement is significant, with 16,000 residents removed from their homes to ensure public safety. In addition to those evacuated, 64,000 people remain under confinement orders, restricting their movement as the fire spreads across the landscape.

The Generalitat Valenciana confirmed that the timeline for returning home remains uncertain. Officials explicitly discarded the possibility of residents returning this Sunday, citing the ongoing movement of the fire front.

La situación es difícilGeneralitat Valenciana via El Mundo

Environmental Impact and Fire Spread

The fire has already consumed 6,500 hectares of land. The blaze is centered in Vall d’Uixó, a municipality in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community of eastern Spain.

Emergency crews continue to battle the perimeter as the fire advances. The Generalitat’s decision to maintain evacuations indicates that the fire has not yet been stabilized or contained to a degree that allows for safe civilian reentry.