The worst wave of fire in Spain ever recorded is the southern slopes of Picos de Europa mountain and forecasts to close part of the popular Camino de Santiago’s pilgrim.
– This is a fire situation we didn’t experience in the last 20 years – said the Minister of Defense Margarita Robles for Radio Cadena Ser.
She added that fires have special characteristics as a result of climate change and this huge heat wave.
The thermal wave lasting 16 days is the third longest ever recorded, and during the weekend, it raised temperatures to 45 degrees Celsius, according to the data of the State Meteorological Agency Aemet. It is expected to start weakening on Monday evening or on Tuesday, Reuters reports.
Southern Europe passes through one of the worst fire seasons in the last two decades, with Spain and Portugal among the most difficult to affected countries.
According to the European Information System on Forest Fires (EFFIS), in Spain, the estimated 344,400 hectares were burned in Spain, which is equal to the size of the island of Mallorca. This is the largest recorded area since 2006. years, when data started, and more than four times higher than the average for the period 2006-2024.
(Vijesti.ba/fena)
