Andalusia prepares for a high-risk summer: 'We have to learn to live with it'

Andalucía se prepara para un verano de alto riesgo: “Tenemos que aprender a convivir con el fuego”

Jun 25, 2026, 03:30 AM es source ↗

Europe Heat Wave 2026

Summary

Andalusia is mobilizing 271 million euros to prepare for a high-risk summer of wildfires and extreme heat. Workers warn that resources and staffing are incomplete, while scientists stress the need for prevention strategies tailored to each zone. The regional government faces pressure to scale up its response to an increasingly dangerous fire season.

Preview

La Junta moviliza 271 millones mientras los trabajadores advierten de que las dotaciones están incompletas y los científicos ponen el énfasis en una prevención adaptada a cada zona

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