‘Terrorist’ arsonists blamed for wildfires ravaging Spain

Arsonists are behind most of the 100 or so wildfires raging across the heavily wooded and mountainous Spanish region of Asturias, officials have said.

Unusually high spring temperatures and gusting winds have helped spread the fires over the past two days, with some 400 people needing to be evacuated from villages and small towns and several roads cut off for safety.

Asturias regional president Adrián Barbón said the "full weight of the law" would be applied to what he described as "fire terrorists".

Mr Barbón said the fires were started in an organised way by criminals taking advantage of the adverse weather conditions.

He didn't explain what the alleged arsonists' motives might be.

No arrests have been made.

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