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Spain wildfire disrupts Madrid-Barcelona rail service
Published 18 June 2026 ยท europe
Synopsis A wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona. This incident precedes a predicted heatwave, with the national
Synopsis A wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona. This incident precedes a predicted heatwave, with the national weather service forecasting a sharp rise in fire risk from Sunday, particularly in northern interior zones. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events to human-caused climate change.
Published: June 18, 2026 โข 5:07 PM IST ยท Updated: June 18, 2026 โข 6:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona.
This incident precedes a predicted heatwave, with the national weather service forecasting a sharp rise in fire risk from Sunday, particularly in northern interior zones.
Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events to human-caused climate change.