A massive wildfire in Huelva province in southwestern Spain has forced around 800 people to evacuate their homes after burning nearly 20,000 hectares of land.

More than 600 firefighters, supported by 26 aircraft, have been battling the blaze, which has been burning for a week amid dry and difficult weather conditions.

Authorities ordered residents of El Madroño to leave their homes as the flames approached residential areas.

The fire comes amid a severe wildfire season in Spain and Europe, where temperatures are rising rapidly.