MADRID, July 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A fire near the eastern Spanish city of Valencia killed one person, the local town hall said on Saturday.

Firefighters brought the blaze in the town of Manises under control but "unfortunately the fire has claimed the life of one person", it said on X, without elaborating.

The fire was a separate incident from the major blazes raging west of Madrid, which have forced thousands of people to evacuate but have so far not caused any reported deaths.

The local fire service confirmed the toll and posted videos on X of firefighters battling the flames with hoses and helicopters.

It said several people had been affected by the smoke and were being treated by medics.

Media citing local authorities reported another fire in the Valencia region province of Castellon.