SPAIN: According to Reuters, wildfires in Spain have resulted in the deaths of seven people and have burned over 157,000 hectares of forest so far this year. Spanish officials have reported that the intensity of the fires has surged, and conditions for controlling them have not been favorable, leading to significant loss of land and life. Authorities have noted that several fires in Galicia have merged, causing road closures and disruptions to train services. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned of the ongoing threat of new fires. This year alone, more than 157,000 hectares of forest have been destroyed in Spain. In related news, international media reported days ago that a wildfire near Patras in western Greece is spreading rapidly, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. According to Reuters, this wildfire is still not under control and continues to expand moment by moment. Such wildfires worldwide are largely attributed to climate change and the occurrence of short-term, strong winds.
