Spain's wildfire bill: up to €3.275 billion for firefighting alone
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Spain's firefighting costs for 2026 are estimated between €1.723 billion and €3.275 billion, a decrease in burned areas compared to last year. Economic impacts include losses in tourism and agriculture, with experts emphasizing fire prevention.
The area burned in Spain in 2026 is almost half that destroyed last year, putting firefighting costs between 1,723 and 3,275 million euros. This impact is compounded by losses in tourism and agriculture, and experts stress the importance of prevention.
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