Balearics on alert.
Balearics on alert.
Deliberate fire in Son Quint, Esporles, Mallorca
One of the fires was in the Son Quint area of Esporles.
Eight-year sentence demanded for causing fires in Esporles
There were three fires over the space of a week in August 2019.
Wildfires in southern Turkey
Wildfires in southern Turkey
Suspended sentence for having caused Soller forest fire
The fire affected around one hectare of pine and olive forest.
Emergencies
Major forest fire in Puerto Soller
Firefighters from Sóller and Inca were deployed to the scene.
Emergencies
Majorca most affected by forest fires this year
In Majorca there have been 69 fires, 63 of which were small scale.
Environment
Municipal tax for forest fire protection
Property owners will be expected to adopt greater responsibilities for protection.
Environment
Eighty-five forest fires so far this year
The worst fire so far this year was at Comellar de s'Ermita by Cala Tuent in Escorca.
Emergencies
Balearics on forest fire alert
Dry conditions and rising temperatures have placed the Balearics on an emergency footing for forest fires.
Environment
Seven million euros more for fighting forest fires
More helicopters and planes for the Balearics. Meanwhile, the national government is extending its forest-fire campaign because of continuing high temperatures.
Environment
Satisfaction with forest fire management given drought conditions
There were 105 forest and natural area fires in the Balearics up to 15 October.
Environment
Arta more affected by fires than other Majorcan municipalities
The second fire at Sa Canova in Arta claimed 23 hectares of forest and required additional air firefighting support to be brought in from Valencia.
Emergencies
Fires in Majorca extinguished but wind still a concern
A 44-year old has been arrested in connection with a fire near Son Moix in Palma.
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Comment
Viewpoint: The terror of fire
The risk is increasing along with the rise in heat.
Andrew Ede04/08/2021 10:18