- Jul 4
Wildfire near Costa Brava forces quarantine of 10 towns and evacuation of 150 people as Spain braces for second heatwave
A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has burned up to 2,300 hectares, forced the evacuation of 150 people including a children's camp, and placed 10 towns under quarantine. Spain is deploying a military emergency unit as a new heatwave threatens to worsen conditions.
- Jun 15
Catalonia to double firefighter deployment for Sant Joan amid high fire risk
Interior Minister Núria Parlon announces a reinforced emergency operation for the night of June 23, with a 50% increase in firefighter staffing and over 600 alcohol and drug checkpoints, responding to elevated wildfire danger after recent rains.
