Spain - August 17, 2025 A large wildfire rages across the hilly terrain of Extremadura, captured in striking detail from an airplane. Thick smoke rises from the flames as they consume vast stretches of vegetation, illustrating the fire’s immense scale from above. The Spanish Ministry of Defense reported that the Air Force and pilots from the 43rd Group are working relentlessly to fight the blaze. “Extremadura needs us, and the Air Force and its pilots of the 43rd Group continue, minute by minute, working to extinguish the flames,” officials said. Footage from Hervás shows aircraft attacking the fire directly, highlighting the precision of the aerial firefighting efforts. The airborne perspective offers a clear view of both the fire’s intensity and the ongoing battle to control it. Authorities remain on high alert as firefighting teams coordinate efforts to contain the rapidly spreading wildfire.