Numerous wildfires have broken out in Spain during the last couple of weeks. Fires have broken out because it has been incredible hot and sweltering. People have got hurt and people have died. Seven people have died; three firefighters and four civilians. 149,300 hectares of forest and countryside have been destroyed. This is 577 square miles and it will take many years before the forest and the land will be the in same condition that it was before the fire. People say that Spain is suffering the worst summer of wildfires in over a decade.
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| Wildfire in Spain, a few days ago |
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| Devastation after wildfires |
Spain is a country in southern Europe. Spain borders to France in the north, the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar in south and east and by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean in west. The climate is hot and Spain is a very popular tourist destination. The country has big financial problems and young newly graduated young people can't find any place to work.
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| Financial crisis |
Both wilfires and the financial problems can influence the tourist industry in Spain and have an impact on the economy.
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I wrote about this topic because I have been in
Spain several times and I have seen at least two small wildfires. Spain is in trouble and rich countries like Norway should help Spain through this crisis.
I agree Norway should help Spain. I think it is terrible that they are having these fires. So much gets destroyed and they don't have the money to rebuild. When the fire starts it is difficult to stop it! And people end up loosing everything they own.
SvarSlettGreat blog! I did not know that seven people died in the fire. I agree that rich countries should help Spain back on their feet. Your pictures really shows what happend, but maybe you could put in some more.
SvarSlettGreat post! I didn't know that Spain had "fire" crisis, I only knew that they had a hard financial time. Thanks for keeping me updated! Really good pictures too! I would like to know if the fire situation is over or if they still have a hard time.
SvarSlett