Deadly wildfires show Spain must better prepare for climate crises, says Sánchez
PM says wildfires are proof the emergency is getting worse, and that sustained non-partisan effort is neededThe wildfires that have devoured 373,000 hectares of land in Spain and killed four people underscore the need to “readjust and recalibrate” the country’s preparation and response...
<p>PM says wildfires are proof the emergency is getting worse, and that sustained non-partisan effort is needed</p><p>The wildfires <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/14/wildfires-claim-third-life-in-spain-as-intense-heat-continues-across-europe">that have devoured</a> 373,000 hectares of land in Spain and killed four people underscore the need to “readjust and recalibrate” the country’s preparation and response capacities as part of a sustained, non-partisan effort to tackle the impacts of the climate emergency, the prime minister has warned.</p><p>Speaking during a visit to the south-western region of Extremadura on Tuesday, Pedro Sánchez said that while the record-breaking 16-day heatwave that had fanned the flames was over, “difficult hours” lay ahead as firefighters continue to battle huge blazes across north-west Spain.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/19/wildfires-spain-climate-crises-pedro-sanchez">Continue reading...</a>
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