Since the beginning of August, forest fires in Spain have turned into the largest disaster the country has seen in the last twenty years. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to Euronews, at least four people have died as a result of these fires, and 37 individuals suspected of involvement in the fires have been detained. The most severe situation was recorded in the autonomous region of Galicia, where more than 155,000 hectares were burned.
This figure represents the largest fire since 2006. In August alone, over 350,000 hectares across the entire country were damaged by fires.
Currently, efforts to extinguish 21 fire sites in various regions of Spain are ongoing. In the northern areas, local firefighters are being assisted by specialists from Germany.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez personally visited the fire-affected area and emphasized that the main cause of the disaster is global climate change and intense heat waves. This situation once again demonstrates how climate change is impacting natural disasters.
International cooperation and effective measures to combat the fires are particularly noteworthy. Without action against climate change, such natural disasters may intensify.
Therefore, preserving the ecological environment and managing natural resources wisely are considered priority tasks. The situation of the fires in Spain signals a warning and the urgent need for prompt action worldwide.
