| 2009 Mediterranean wildfires | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A wildfire in Mojácar, Spain, on 14 July | |
| Date(s) | July 2009 |
| Location | Southern Europe and Anatolia |
| Statistics | |
| Land use | Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 8 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 5 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning, arson and ammunition training |
The 2009 Mediterranean wildfires were a series of wildfires that broke out across France, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey in July 2009. Strong winds spread the fire during a hot, dry period of weather killing at least eight people, six of whom were in Spain. Some of the wildfires were caused by lightning, along with arson and military training.