Psychologist Assists Couple in Shelter Amid Wildfires
A psychologist spoke with a couple taking refuge in a shelter in Benavente on Aug. 24, 2025, after wildfires forced them to flee their village, AFP photographer Thomas Coex reported.
Benavente Becomes Refuge for Evacuees
The town has become a haven for evacuees from a region hit hard by extensive blazes that have swept through ageing rural areas of Spain.
Concerns of Shelter Residents
Many of those sheltering in Benavente are older residents worried about losing irreplaceable belongings. "Their biggest fear is that everything they own could burn," Mayor Beatriz Asensio told AFP.
Ongoing Emergency Response
Emergency teams continue to manage evacuations and provide support to displaced families, while towns like Benavente cope with the influx of people seeking safety from the fires.