Spain eclipse wildfire risk operation

Spain is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, expected to draw up to 6 million visitors, by deploying over 35,000 police officers and designating 660 official viewing sites. The event coincides with high wildfire risk due to extreme heat and dry conditions, prompting authorities to issue warnings and restrict activities that could cause fires. Several regions are under heat alerts from Spain — State Meteorological Agency, and three major wildfires were already burning in Huelva, Segovia, and Huesca. Local groups like Monte en Pie have protested against eclipse events near forests, and Tres Cantos cancelled its events. Despite risks, tourism is surging, with Booking Holdings — Booking.com reporting tripled searches and Amadeus showing a 292% increase in bookings to Asturias. ASEICAR reports 70% of rental motorhomes already booked.