The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has officially announced the onset of a new heat wave across Spain, which is projected to persist through the end of the current week. The national service reported that residents can anticipate a sharp increase in temperatures coupled with a notable decrease in humidity levels throughout the country. Due to these climatic conditions, the fire risk across Spain has been assessed as potentially reaching “very high or extreme” levels nationwide.
Authorities are particularly concerned regarding the potential spread of wildfires near the Madrid region, an area that has already necessitated the evacuation of 63,000 people. According to the service, the challenging situation is expected to continue or potentially deteriorate in the coming days, with further temperature rises forecasted. This pattern of extreme weather is also noted in neighboring France, which is currently managing multiple large fires along its Atlantic coast.
Addressing the escalating environmental concerns, Spain’s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande Marlaska, confirmed to journalists that the volatile situation is subject to ongoing risk of worsening. The combination of extreme heat, decreasing moisture, and elevated fire hazards requires continuous monitoring by regional and national emergency services.
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