Spain - September 02, 2025 A video shared by Ministerio Defensa on September 2, 2025, showcases a Canadair CL-415 water-bombing aircraft in action during Spain’s severe 2025 fire season. The footage captures the aircraft flying low over raging flames, releasing massive quantities of water to combat the blazes. Between drops, the plane is seen skimming lakes and reservoirs to refill, highlighting the skill and precision required in aerial firefighting. The video emphasizes the hazardous conditions faced by crews as they battle fires from the air. Over the past month, the Spanish Air Force’s 43 Group has flown 1,440 hours, conducted 4,000 water drops, and taken part in 437 interventions across the country. This aerial effort is part of a wider, multi-agency response in Spain and Portugal, where vast areas have been devastated by wildfires. The dramatic footage underscores both the intensity of the fires and the vital role of specialized aircraft in protecting communities and land.