Wildfire in Spain forces evacuation of 3,000 residents

MADRID, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- A wildfire that started on Thursday afternoon in the province of Huelva, southwest Spain, continued to spread on Sunday after affecting 10,000 hectares and leading to an evacuation of around 3,000 people.

Twenty-five aircraft and helicopters are helping to combat the flames, along with 250 firemen, who are supported by 157 members of Spain's Military Emergency Unit and local volunteers.