Spain is deploying an additional 500 soldiers to tackle intense wildfires due to prolonged high temperatures, as confirmed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. This new deployment adds to over 1,400 troops currently fighting blazes in the Galicia region, where 12 significant wildfires are active. Authorities have implemented lockdowns and evacuations due to the threat to homes. With temperatures soaring, reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), the firefighting efforts are further strained as the country awaits additional aircraft support from European nations.
Spain is deploying an additional 500 soldiers to combat raging wildfires, amid a prolonged period of scorching weather, announced Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The new deployment adds to the more than 1,400 troops already battling blazes across parched woodland, particularly in the northwestern Galicia region.
Alfonso Rueda confirmed the severity of the fire situation, stating, 'Homes are still under threat so we have lockdowns in place and are carrying out evacuations.'
Temperatures in Spain could reach 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas, exacerbating the wildfire crisis.
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