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- Firefighting costs for Spain’s 172,396 fire-affected hectares this year could range from €1.723 billion to €3.275 billion, based on two per-hectare estimates.
- The Labour Ministry has prepared measures covering wages and social-security contributions for workers unable to reach workplaces because of fires.
- Madrid’s regional government approved financial aid for farms affected by fires in the western Sierra, while thousands of livestock reportedly died or lacked essentials.
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Spain’s Ecological Transition Ministry reported that fires had affected 172,396 hectares since the start of 2026, nearly half the 2025 total.