Between January 1 and July 28, 2026, forest fires in Spain have destroyed 173,651.46 hectares of land. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025, when 29,817 hectares were burned, marking a sixfold rise in fire-related damage. Authorities have recorded 35 large-scale fires across the country during the current year.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on July 28 that the government is beginning to see progress in the containment of active large fires. Despite this assessment, he cautioned that the country faces a new heatwave, noting that the coming hours and days remain critical for firefighting efforts.
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