# As Spain mourns, recurring heatwaves fuel fears of more wildfires

https://mins.news/en/item/13841

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 07:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/as-spain-grieves-recurrent-heatwaves-stir-fears-of-more-wildfires?traffic_source=rss

> Spain is mourning after recent forest fires killed more than a dozen people. Residents and experts are working to prevent further tragedies. Repeated heatwaves have intensified fears that the country could face more wildfires. The concern comes as communities grapple with the aftermath of the deadly fires.

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