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  "id": 475037,
  "title": "Spain urges wildfire caution as millions prepare to travel to see the total solar eclipse on Wednesday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/spain-urges-wildfire-caution-as-millions-prepare-to-travel-to-see-the",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-10T14:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Olive Press",
    "slug": "the-olive-press",
    "url": "https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/08/10/spain-eclipse-wildfire-warning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Authorities in Spain are urging caution and prudence due to a high risk of forest fires as millions prepare to travel to see a total solar eclipse. Over 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the provinces of Castellón and Huelva due to ongoing wildfires.\n\nThe risk of wildfires is particularly high, and orange and yellow warnings have been issued across eastern Spain for strong storms, heavy rain, large hail, and fierce wind gusts. Flash flooding is a possibility, especially in areas with dry ground.\n\nThe total solar eclipse is expected to be visible in up to 12 regions of Spain, bringing a significant economic boost to inland areas. The event, which will be the first total solar eclipse on the Iberian Peninsula in over a century, is set to occur on August 12, with totality lasting up to two minutes and 18 seconds in some areas, according to Associated Press.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/augusts-total-solar-eclipse-will-sweep-over-spain-iceland-and",
        "published": "2026-08-10T02:53:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "A unique ninety seconds in the 21st century: Spain prepares for historic eclipse trio",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/a-unique-ninety-seconds-in-the-21st-century-spain-prepares-for",
        "published": "2026-08-10T03:55:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Hotel Prices Soar as Spain Readies for Total Solar Eclipse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/hotel-prices-soar-as-spain-readies-for-total-solar-eclipse",
        "published": "2026-08-11T16:28:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Smithsonian",
        "title": "A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming to Spain. This Madrid Museum Is Celebrating With a Digital Artwork Illuminating Its Paintings ‘In the Light of the Eclipse’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/a-total-solar-eclipse-is-coming-to-spain-this-madrid-museum-is",
        "published": "2026-08-11T21:08:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Science",
        "title": "‘It’s going to be spectacular’: Millions flock to Spain seeking best view of total solar eclipse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/its-going-to-be-spectacular-millions-flock-to-spain-seeking-best-view",
        "published": "2026-08-12T04:00:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "Total solar eclipse over Spain to draw millions of viewers across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/total-solar-eclipse-over-spain-to-draw-millions-of-viewers-across",
        "published": "2026-08-12T05:44:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/eclipse-craze-grips-spain-iceland-as-millions-get-set-for-event-of",
        "published": "2026-08-12T06:04:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/eclipse-craze-grips-spain-iceland-as-millions-get-set-for-event-of-643161",
        "published": "2026-08-12T06:58:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Local Spain",
        "title": "How to check if your eclipse glasses in Spain are safe and certified",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/how-to-check-if-your-eclipse-glasses-in-spain-are-safe-and-certified",
        "published": "2026-08-12T07:15:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}