US EditionSpain travel warning as families told to 'take extreme precautions' after person dies - Liverpool Echo
The UK warns travelers of extreme wildfire risks in Spain amid scorching temperatures up to 42C and multiple deaths, urging caution through the summer and autumn seasons.
- On August 14, Spanish authorities reported a firefighter’s death north of Madrid, prompting the UK government to warn families to take `extreme precautions` amid wildfire risk.
- Under hot, dry conditions, strong winds flared wildfires across Spain and southern Europe, with temperatures reaching 42C in Seville and authorities warning heat will persist.
- Over 10,000 firefighters, soldiers, police officers and volunteers responded, evacuating thousands and destroying 500 vehicles in a gutted tow yard.
- Meanwhile, France’s Aude wine region, Bulgaria’s southern borders, near Montenegro’s capital, and Hungary faced wildfires and record temperatures, the UK government warned that no travel can be guaranteed safe.
- The State Meteorological Agency warned wildfire danger remains at very high or extreme levels despite potential showers, saying `We are at the most critical moment of the season` and advising to `Immediately report any fire you see to the emergency services on 112`.
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Brits travelling to Spain urged to take 'extreme precautions' on holiday - The Mirror
Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning
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