Spain Declares Emergency for Fire-Ravaged Areas as Fourth Heat Wave Hits
Part of composite article Spain’s Wildfires Have Burned 70,000 Hectares — the Worst in the Country’s History View full article →
The Spanish government is taking emergency action as a fourth heat wave worsens wildfires. The Council of Ministers will approve a Royal Decree-Law to officially classify burned territories as zones severely affected by civil protection emergencies. This designation unlocks additional state resources and aid for recovery.