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The economic toll of Spain's wildfires

Officials say firefighting and recovery costs could reach billions as prevention budgets have fallen from €364 million in 2009 to €144 million in 2024.

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

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The rising cost of Spain’s wildfires

Spain’s devastating 2026 wildfire season has highlighted the growing financial and environmental impact of climate change. As thousands of hectares […]

·Fuengirola, Spain
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The economic toll of Spain's wildfires

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

·Bonn, Germany
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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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