Fire and Wildfires
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Andalusia
Spain Faces Large-Scale Wildfires: Causes, Consequences, and National Challenges
Spain is grappling with devastating wildfires fueled by climate change, rural depopulation, and a lack of prevention measures. Hundreds have…
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Castilla y León
Wildfires in Spain: Zamora Registers Largest Forest Fire Ever Recorded
Spain continues to battle severe wildfires. In the province of Zamora, authorities have recorded the largest wildfire in the region's…
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Castilla y León
Fire-Affected Areas in Spain May Be Granted Disaster Zone Status to Access Aid
Spain is considering granting disaster zone status to communities hit by recent wildfires. This measure would speed up compensation payments…
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Andalusia
Spain Faces Another Heatwave: Temperatures Reach 45°C, Weather Alerts Issued
After a brief respite, intense heat has returned to Spain: temperatures in several regions are rising up to 45°C, with…
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Canary Islands
Lanzarote Remains the Only Region in Spain Untouched by Large-Scale Wildfires
While most of Spain battles devastating wildfires, the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands remains one of the few…
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Andalusia
Spain Toughens Penalties for Forest Fires and Violations in Forests
Spain continues its fight against forest fires: careless handling of fire and deliberate arson now carry heavy fines and lengthy…
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Andalusia
Spain Requests EU Aircraft to Fight Large-Scale Forest Fires
Spanish authorities have asked the European Union to send water-bombing aircraft to help tackle forest fires that have broken out…
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Castilla y León
Teenagers Arrested in Burgos for Attempting to Set Homeless Man on Fire and Attacking Market Stall
Police in Miranda de Ebro (Burgos) have detained two minors suspected of attempting to set a homeless man on fire…
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Castilla y León
Over a Thousand Military Personnel Fight Wildfires in Spain
Spain continues its large-scale battle against wildfires. More than a thousand military personnel are involved in extinguishing the flames and…
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Castilla y León
Fires in Castile and León: Firefighters Report Harsh Conditions and Lack of Support
The fires in Castile and León have once again highlighted issues facing firefighters: lack of coordination, low salaries, and insufficient…
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Madrid
Hero from Tres Cantos Dies Saving Horses During Major Fire Near Madrid
In Tres Cantos (Madrid), 50-year-old Mircea Spiridon lost his life while trying to save horses from a burning equestrian center.…
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Castilla y León
Wildfires in Spain: Current Hotspots and the Situation Across the Country’s Regions
Spain is facing a difficult period as large-scale forest fires have affected several autonomous communities. The most challenging situations remain…
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Andalusia
Spain Tightens Road Controls Due to Fires and August Travel Rush
Ahead of the August holidays and amid ongoing wildfires, Spanish authorities have stepped up road safety measures. Over four thousand…
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Cantabria
Fire in Montaña Palentina Threatens Unique Brown Bear Reserve
A major wildfire continues to rage in Montaña Palentina, having already destroyed over 3,000 hectares of the natural park. The…
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Andalusia
In Spain, Donkeys Help Prevent Forest Fires: The Doñana Experience
In Spain, donkeys have become an unusual but effective tool in combating forest fires. For ten years, a special unit…
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Asturias
How Forest Fires in Spain Have Changed Over the Past 40 Years: 2025 Analysis
Looking back at the most devastating forest fires in Spain's history — 1985, 1989, and 1994. We compare the scale…
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Canary Islands
How Spain’s Military Emergency Unit Operates: Roles, Structure, and Salaries
The Military Emergency Unit (UME) is a key force in Spain’s response to natural and man-made disasters. We explain how…
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Castilla y León
Firefighter Arrested in Ávila on Suspicion of Starting Major Forest Fire
A man employed by the fire service has been arrested in the province of Ávila on suspicion of deliberately starting…
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Andalusia
UNESCO Experts Warned of Risks of Storing Inventory in Mesquita-Cathedral of Cordoba
In spring 2025, Icomos España specialists had already raised concerns about the unsafe use of the Mesquita-Cathedral of Cordoba’s premises…
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Castilla y León
Massive Wildfires in Spain: Thousands Evacuated as Firefighting Efforts Continue
Spain is facing a large-scale battle against wildfires. The disaster has already claimed two lives, and more than 5,000 residents…
