FirePrevention

Spain’s 2026 wildfire costs could reach €3.275 billion, estimates indicate

• Firefighting costs for Spain’s 172,396 fire-affected hectares this year could range from €1.723 billion to €3.275 billion, based on two per-hectare estimates.
• The Labour Ministry has prepared measures covering wages and social-security contributions for workers unable to reach workplaces because of fires.
• Madrid’s regional government approved financial aid for farms affected by fires in the western Sierra, while thousands of livestock reportedly died or lacked essentials.