Spain's wave of wildfires costs up to €3.275 billion in firefighting alone
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Spain experienced a wave of wildfires in 2026 resulting in firefighting costs estimated between €1.7 billion and €3.275 billion. The damage has also impacted tourism and farming sectors, emphasizing the need for improved prevention measures.
The area burned in Spain in 2026 is almost half that of last year, putting firefighting costs at between 1.7 and 3.3 billion euros. Experts also warn of losses in tourism and farming and stress the need for prevention.
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