As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

NPR | By Miguel Macias

Published July 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM EDT

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.

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Miguel Macias

Miguel Macias is an audio producer and reporter based in Spain. Prior to returning to his home country in 2023, Macias spent more than two decades living and working in the U.S. Most recently Macias was a Senior Producer at NPR's All Things Considered, in Washington, D.C., where he worked in a number of capacities, such as producing the award-winning series Climate, migration and the far right.

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