While Spain battles wildfires, its politicians also battle over the role of climate change

NPR | By Miguel Macias

Published July 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM CDT

Crews are still battling fires that broke out last week and have devastated nearly 200,000 acres across the country. Now Spain is bracing itself as temperatures are expected to rise again to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting on Wednesday.

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