Almost half of the hectares burned in the EU in 2026 have burned in Spain, according to Copernicus.
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Between January 1 and August 26, 2026, Spain recorded 295,405 hectares of burned land, according to the European Union's Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EFFIS). This figure accounts for 46.7% of the total area burned across the European Union during the same period. Recent data indicates a decrease in fire activity, with 968 hectares burned in the final week of August, compared to over 6,000 hectares in the preceding week.
Environmental impact assessments highlight that approximately 30% of the total land burned in Spain throughout 2026 has occurred within protected natural areas. These figures, reported by the University of León, underscore the significant ecological consequences of the fire season as authorities continue to monitor the impact on Spain's protected landscapes.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR): España reduce hasta las 968 hectáreas la superficie quemada en la última semanaFocuses on the recent reduction in weekly fire activity
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR): Un estudio revela que el 30% de la superficie quemada en 2026 afectó a espacios protegidosHighlights the ecological impact on protected natural areas
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR): Casi la mitad de las hectáreas quemadas en la UE en 2026 ha ardido en España, según CopernicusEmphasizes Spain's disproportionate share of total EU forest fires
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