Spain's Balearics Face Double Whammy of Eclipse Tourists and Wildfires
Authorities are limiting access to high-risk areas and adding aerial surveillance as eclipse crowds are expected to exceed 1 million journeys, officials said.
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For the total solar eclipse in Spain good weather is predicted. Many visitors have travelled to Mallorca especially for the rare celestial spectacle. Others were simply lucky: the solar eclipse falls exactly on their holidays.
Over many parts of Spain the total solar eclipse can be seen on Wednesday. Locals and holidaymakers do not want to miss the spectacle. Because of the forest fires strict rules apply. Even the army was sent to Mallorca.
Many will seek out a spot in the countryside to view the celestial phenomenon.
Mallorca has been promoting the spectacular heavenly event for months. Now the authorities are asking visitors not to go to the same places as possible. There is not only a danger of a traffic collapse when all people flock to the same region of the island.
Spain's Balearics face double whammy of eclipse tourists and wildfires
The Spanish government is deploying tens of thousands of soldiers, police officers and rescue workers to the Balearic Islands, as authorities brace for both a surge of eclipse tourists and a heightened risk of wildfires this week.
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