Spain to Start First Return of Fire Evacuees as Wildfires Advance Slows The sprawling infernos that ravaged parts of Spain for weeks have begun to recede.
As firefighters continue to battle the blazes, authorities are preparing to allow some evacuees to return to their homes.
The decision to permit evacuees' returns is a pragmatic recognition of the scale of the devastation. Entire villages have been reduced to ashes, leaving families without homes or livelihoods.