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Storms have brought intense rainfall, with up to 142.0 liters per square meter in Torás (Castellón), and wind gusts of up to 117 kilometers per hour in Vallés (Valencia), to several regions of Valencia.
Typhoon Dolphin, described as the biggest storm to hit China this year, caused widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages in eastern China. Over one million people were evacuated, and hundreds of flights were grounded as the region experienced its heaviest rainfall in 150 years.
A fire erupted in a maritime goods store in Alimos, Greece, leading to the precautionary evacuation of a nearby apartment building. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Firefighters are still working to fully extinguish a wildfire in Castellón, with authorities advising the public to stay away from the area to facilitate emergency operations.
Nine roads in the Valencian Community remain closed as a result of the Castellón fire. Emergency services maintain a red alert for extreme fire risk across the region, while initial reports rule out a natural origin for the fire in Vall d'Uixó.
A heatwave is hindering efforts to control wildfires in Spain, making predictions difficult. While the Sierra Oeste de Madrid fire is definitively stabilized, blazes continue uncontrolled in Castellón and have activated alarms in Zamora.
Residents in the Castellón province near Valencia, Spain, were evacuated from fast-spreading wildfires, marking the second disaster in a short period after previous floods.
A wildfire in Castellón, Spain, continues to burn out of control, impacting more than 80,000 people. Operations are proceeding with moderate optimism due to a change in wind.
Unprecedented wildfires are sweeping across France, Spain, Italy, and other parts of Southern Europe, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. The blazes, exacerbated by a heatwave, have prompted crisis meetings and widespread concern as firefighters battle to contain them.
Forest fires in Lucena and Cirat, located in Castellón, Spain, have been stabilized. Firefighters reported that up to six fires were ignited by lightning in the area on Friday.
Seven individuals have been arrested in a joint operation by the National Police and Mossos d'Esquadra, following the investigation of armed robberies in Catalonia and Castellón.
Air Nostrum is set to resume its seasonal flight route between Castellón and Mallorca starting July 17, marking the second consecutive year for this summer service with fares from 37 euros.
Police in Castellón, Spain, are investigating the discovery of a body found in a refrigerator within a home. The agents were initially deployed in an operation to arrest an alleged sexual aggressor, who has since been located and arrested in Peñíscola.
Spanish unions have announced they will deliver a document to the Education Ministry tomorrow to restart negotiations and have called for several concentrations in Valencia, Alicante, Elche, and Castellón.
Castellón airport is actively pursuing a direct flight connection with Madrid, which it deems 'essential,' with the Valencian Generalitat commissioning a report to justify the route as a Public Service Obligation under European parameters.
A Spanish guide highlights ten classic and new luxury restaurants in the Levante region, including Castellón, Valencia, Alicante, and Murcia, known for their quality cuisine and products.
Los puertos de València y Castellón están a la expectativa de los problemas que puedan tener las compañías navieras y del aumento de los costes si se agrava la crisis de precios de los carburantes
Three assailants have been sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to murder a man with a screwdriver in Castellón. One attacker reportedly stabbed the victim from behind, shouting, "You can do it from behind too."
Eighteen aerial units have been deployed to combat a wildfire in Tírig, Castellón, which started on Friday, forced the evacuation of Catí, and has affected approximately 684 hectares.
The Castellón-based company Porcelanosa reached a turnover of more than 863 million euros in 2025, with its gross operating profit exceeding 100 million euros.
A 13-year-old girl has died in an accident involving a camper van and a truck in Benicàssim, Castellón, Spain; a 48-year-old woman and a 15-year-old minor also traveling in the camper van were hospitalized.
Residents evacuated due to the Castellón fire are returning to their homes, but with apprehension about potential new outbreaks as the fire remains active. Some municipalities have experienced two evacuations this summer.
Tania Baños, the mayor of La Vall d'Uixó, described 'three days of heart attack' as fires continue to burn in the Castellón region, threatening several towns despite a return to 'relative' normality in her municipality.
Multiple European countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, are battling extensive wildfires, leading to evacuations and international aid efforts. The blazes are exacerbated by a severe heatwave, with some areas seeing initial success in containment while others face new outbreaks.
Devastating wildfires are raging across Europe, with blazes near Bordeaux and in the Madrid region causing significant destruction. Spain, in particular, is battling extensive fires in areas like Ávila and Castellón, exacerbated by a new heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius, prompting the Spanish premier to describe the situation as 'difficult hours'.
Massive wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of over 300,000 people, with flames approaching Bordeaux. Smoke from these fires has even reached as far as the Czech Republic, visible in satellite images.
A heatwave has resulted in sixteen deaths in the Valencian Community over seven days, with seven fatalities in Valencia, six in Alicante, and three in Castellón.
Several severe traffic accidents have occurred across different regions, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Incidents include a car ramming a stationary truck in India, a multi-fatality crash in Castellón, Spain, and an ambulance accident on a highway.
Valencia, Spain, is bracing for a sweltering San Juan night, with high temperatures expected along the coast and inland areas like Cofrentes and Xàtiva. Provincial capitals such as Castellón, Valencia, and Alicante anticipate maximums of 34, 33, and 32 degrees Celsius respectively.
Podemos leader Ione Belarra has been ordered to pay 9,000 euros to Judge García-Castellón, with the court ruling that her comments calling him corrupt caused moral damage.
The article describes Castellón de la Plana as one of the most authentic secrets of Mediterranean Spain, highlighting its slow pace of life, orange groves, and sea breeze, in the shadow of more cosmopolitan neighbors.
Firefighters are actively working to contain the spread of an industrial fire in Onda, Spain. In addition to the Castellón firefighters, two units from the Generalitat Valenciana Forest Firefighters Corps have been mobilized to assist.
A lawyer from Castellón was kidnapped in his own car by a criminal who had become obsessed with his sports car and was willing to kill for it.
Queen Letizia of Spain participated in events for World Rare Diseases Day in Castellón, with some media outlets also focusing on her fashion choices for the occasion.
An individual sought by Interpol, suspected of two counts of robbery with force in companies in Castellón province and claimed by Chile, has been arrested in Tortosa, Spain.
Typhoon Dolphin has led to the evacuation of over a million people and flight cancellations in eastern China, while record-breaking heat fuels widespread wildfires across parts of Europe, the western United States, and Canada, prompting further evacuations.
Farmers in Castellón estimate damages from the La Vall d'Uixò fire at €40 million, with AVA-Asaja requesting the government to supplement the Valencian Generalitat's €67 million aid package for affected residents of the Serra d'Espadà fire.
The suspicion that the Castellón wildfire was deliberately set has prompted the Consell to reinforce surveillance, increasing operational presence in 78 prevention units with an investment exceeding 1.1 million euros in extreme risk situations.
Massive wildfires are sweeping across multiple regions in Greece, including Rethymno, Lasithi, and Lesbos, leading to widespread evacuations and claiming the lives of three firefighters. Authorities have made several arrests in connection with the fires, which have also impacted parts of Turkey and are being monitored for smoke spread.
Approximately 600 firefighters are working to extinguish an uncontrolled wildfire in Castellón, Spain, with efforts focused on areas where flare-ups occurred.
A wildfire in Castellón, Spain, continues to be 'very active' with concerns about flare-ups, exacerbated by the very complicated terrain and unfavorable weather conditions.
Presidente francês reune ministros de emergência durante a manhã de segunda-feira para continuar a planear resposta à crise. Sánchez vai visitar área afetada pelo incêndio de Vall d'Uixó (Castellón).
A man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by the Audiencia de Castellón for sexually assaulting his minor daughter over several years, with the victim receiving 15,000 euros in damages.
A wildfire in Soneja, Castellón, has led to the preventive evacuation of Azuébar and the deployment of numerous aerial resources, including the UME, with the port of Sagunto closed for water loading.
A truck that crashed days ago, transporting pigs, caught fire for unknown reasons, sparking a significant forest fire in Castellón that required the mobilization of four helicopters, five planes, and multiple fire brigades.
Spain's National Police have found a body inside a refrigerator in an apartment in Castellón, with an investigation currently underway.
Queen Sofía traveled to Castellón to support the Food Bank's economato, dispelling unfounded rumors about her health with her visit to La Plana.
Vilafamés, a picturesque village in Castellón, is highlighted as a destination that captivates artists and travelers with its medieval castle, contemporary art museum, and local gastronomy amidst nature.
Spanish National Police have dismantled a criminal network in Castellón province that defrauded the Social Security system of over €160,000 through fictitious companies.
A DANA (isolated depression at high levels) is causing unstable weather with rain and cloudy skies in Tarragona and Castellón, Spain, leading to a yellow alert for precipitation.
Spanish bullfighter Ginés Marín is facing an atypical and difficult 2026 season, having been excluded from the major bullfighting fairs of Fallas, Abril, and San Isidro, where he was previously a regular fixture.