SETIENES, Spain, March 31 (Reuters) – The lush region of Asturias in northern Spain was ravaged by more than 90 wildfires on Friday, most of them believed to have been started by arsonists whom the region’s leader called “fire terrorists”.
Over 600 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blazes and several towns have been evacuated as police closed off roads and highways.
The Spanish government has said it is worried more wildfires will flare this year after an unusually dry winter across parts of southern Europe and rising average temperatures due to climate change.
(1) Officials say arson behind wildfires in northern Spain – YouTube
(1) Officials say arson behind wildfires in northern Spain – YouTube
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