Sant Joan 2025: One dead, baby seriously injured, and 245 minor fires reported
Firefighters attended more than 1,300 incidents, surpassing last year’s numbers, but no significant fires occurred
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Firefighters attended more than 1,300 incidents, surpassing last year’s numbers, but no significant fires occurred
Catalan firefighters are using new technologies for nighttime surveillance and to predict fire behavior
Spain's Supreme Court recently ruled that Aragon has the right to reclaim the frescos
City expands Christmas lights with more streets, new designs, and funding
The region averages 500 wildfires a year, burning 1,800 hectares, with Central Catalonia and Girona being the most affected areas
Fireworks and bonfires are traditions during the 'revetlla,' but risk of burns when celebrating with fire call for precautions
Over 200 officers carried out dozens of checks at various stations in search of 'active, persistent criminals'
Most of the crashes involved wild boars and occurred mainly at night in counties such as La Noguera and Alt Empordà
Multiple small fires erupting simultaneously put Catalonia on high alert amid soaring temperatures
Total fireworks sales estimated to rise by 6%, increase linked to easing of Catalonia's drought restrictions
Three other smaller wildfires are burning across Catalonia, with authorities urging citizens to avoid traveling near active fire zones
Barcelona's Raval neighborhood experienced the highest number, with residents enduring 21 tropical nights
As pet-friendly policies gain traction in Spanish workplaces for emotional and social benefits, experts caution that not all offices, or dogs, might be ready for the shift
Firefighters increase their resources to respond to incidents caused by a night of fireworks and bonfires
Group to promote sustainable tourism model against massification, tourist tax, and cruise ships
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