Spain mobilizes 35,000 officers for eclipse under high wildfire risk

Spain declared a national emergency and deployed 35,000-plus officers ahead of its first total solar eclipse in 114 years on 12 August 2026. Weather agency AEMET forecasts Very High or Extreme fire danger across much of the country. Authorities expect 1.8–2.9 million visitors at 350+ rural observation sites during peak wildfire season, prompting fire bans and nature-area closures.