Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages

Firefighting planes fly as smoke rises from a wildfire, in Aznalcollar, Spain, August 13, 2026. — Reuters

Spanish authorities on Thursday removed the remains of three kings who ruled the Aragon region in the 11th century from a monastery threatened by a wildfire.

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