Wildfires fanned by strong winds have forced the evacuation of more than 1,400 people from two towns and two campsites in south-western Spain.

The Extremadura regional government said the people were evacuated from the towns of Acebo and Perales del Puerto and given lodging in the nearby city of Caceres.

The Agricultural Ministry said it had sent four water-carrying planes and a helicopter to help extinguish the fire in the Sierra de Gata mountain area.

There were no reports of any injuries.

The ministry said forest fires have destroyed 128,000 acres so far this year, compared with 114,000 acres in all of last year.

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