Spanish fires set emissions record

In just a week, wildfires in Spain have driven the country’s emissions
to the highest annual total since records began in 2003 – spreading
high levels of carcinogenic PM2.5 particles for hundreds of kilometres

SPAIN DAILY TOTAL WILDFIRE EMISSIONS
(cumulative, million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0

AUG 18, 2025
5.6

2025

2003-2024 average

Sources: Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service
Picture: Getty Images
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