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More than 100 wildfires rage in northern Spain

By Laura White
Published in Weather News
March 31, 2023
1 min read
More than 100 wildfires rage in northern Spain

So, I just read this crazy article about the wildfires in northern Spain. It’s all over the news and I couldn’t help but wonder what the heck is going on over there.

Basically, there are more than 100 fires burning out of control and firefighters are struggling to contain them. The biggest ones are in the regions of Asturias and Cantabria, and apparently they were started by a combination of severe drought, high temperatures, and strong winds. It’s pretty scary, to be honest.

What’s even more alarming is that this is not an isolated event. Spain has been experiencing more and more wildfires in recent years, especially during the summer months when the weather is hot and dry. And it’s not just Spain — we’ve seen similar situations in California, Australia, and other places around the world.

It’s hard not to feel frustrated and helpless at times like these, but there are things we can do to help. For example, we can support organizations that work to prevent wildfires and protect wildlife, or we can be more conscious of our own actions and make sure we’re not contributing to the problem (like throwing cigarette butts out the car window or leaving campfires unattended).

At the end of the day, we all have a responsibility to take care of our planet and each other. So let’s keep an eye on this situation and do our best to stay informed and take action where we can.


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