Spain faces wildfires due to farmer pressures and climate change; Asturias experienced 300 fires last spring, with some authorities accusing farmers of arson.

Spain prepares for wildfires as beef farmers face government pressures, with a history of grievances over traditional farming methods combining with climate change to create dangerous conditions. Last spring, Asturias experienced nearly 300 wildfires that threatened the region's residents and infrastructure, with some authorities blaming farmers for deliberately setting fires to access cheaper grazing land. The farmers deny these accusations, and four unnamed people have been arrested in connection with the alleged arson.

March 02, 2024
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