Spanish PM admits wildfire prevention plans are ‘clearly insufficient’
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged on Monday that Spain’s readiness for this summer’s devastating wildfires – which consumed more land than in any other year...
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Spanish government categorises wildfire-hit areas as ‘disaster zones’
The Spanish government on Tuesday categorised the recent wildfires sweeping the country as among its most serious environmental crises in years and signed off on...
Spain’s wildfires almost all under control, but ‘final effort’ still required
Spain is close to bringing under control the devastating wildfires that have raged across the country this month, claiming four lives and burning vast areas...
Spain’s wildfires spark new political clash, as PP call civil protection head ‘just another arsonist’
The wildfires that have been raging for several days across west and northwest regions of Spain have sparked a fresh political clash between the country’s...
Pedro Sánchez promises financial aid for reconstruction of areas hit by wildfires
Despite a slight drop in temperatures across Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cautioned on Tuesday that the country still faces ‘difficult hours’ in its ongoing...
Wildfires in Spain this year confirmed as most destructive in country’s history
Wildfires tearing through Spain have scorched an area the size of nearly 500,000 football pitches this year, breaking the country’s record for August, according to...
Death toll from wildfires now four, as another firefighter dies after truck overturns
A firefighter died and another was injured when their fire engine overturned in Castilla y León, authorities confirmed on Monday, bringing the total death toll...
Pedro Sánchez visits wildfire-hit Galicia and pledges ‘national pact’ to address climate emergency
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged on Sunday to forge a ‘national pact’ to confront the climate crisis during a visit to the wildfire-ravaged region...
Second volunteer firefighter dies in Castilla y León region – third death from wildfires
A second volunteer firefighter who was injured on Tuesday in the wildfires in the Castilla y León region has died – the third fatality in...
Two dead, over 6,000 evacuated, as Spain activates ‘pre-emergency phase’ to combat wildfires
UPDATE: Second volunteer firefighter dies in Castilla y León region – third death from wildfires. Wildfires sweeping through multiple parts of Spain in recent days...
