España, en alerta roja por miedo a los incendios por negligencias durante la observación del eclipse
Las comunidades cierran sus parques naturales y suspenden actividades y festivales ya autorizados debido a las predicciones de riesgo extremo de fuegos
Spain has been placed on a red alert due to concerns about wildfires caused by negligence during the observation of a solar eclipse. The devastating fires that have ravaged thousands of hectares in Ávila and Madrid have cast a shadow over the festive atmosphere planned for viewing the eclipse. People are holding their breath as the risk of fires increases on Wednesday, when millions are expected to head to the mountains, gather in the hills or open their windows in overlooks to witness the total solar eclipse.
Most of Spain is now in a very high or extreme level of fire risk, according to the State Meteorological Agency's (Aemet) index, making rural areas ideal spots from where, around 8:30 PM, the astronomical event will be observed. The behavior of the public will be crucial for safety in the surrounding kilometers. Communities attracting more visitors have prohibited access to protected areas and forest trails, and some have even issued extraordinary measures to prevent tragedies.
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