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Spain's wildfires: Counting the economic cost

Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent the flames?

4 min read · 03 Aug 2026

The economic toll of Spain's wildfires

03 Aug 2026 · Spain