Spain Mobilizes Its Army Due to a Solar Eclipse – Euronews
Spanish authorities are mobilizing more than 33,600 law enforcement officers, military personnel, and emergency responders ahead of the total solar eclipse scheduled for Wednesday, August 12. An unprecedented influx of tourists and an extraordinary strain on the transportation network are expected, with over one million trips.
On the islands of the Balearic Archipelago, particularly in Mallorca, army units will help monitor the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, where there is also a high risk of wildfires.
In the suburb of S’Arenal, access to beaches will be restricted, and a traffic control system will be implemented on the key Ma-10 highway. The total eclipse, which will last about three minutes before sunset, will also be visible in Valencia, Castile and León, Galicia, and the Basque Country.
This was reported by Euronews.
Spanish authorities have warned of an increased risk of wildfires ahead of the total solar eclipse. Hundreds of thousands of people are heading to the hills and beaches to get a better view of the phenomenon. Environment Minister Sara Aagesen stated that the vegetation in the country is extremely dry, and even the smallest spark or moment of carelessness could lead to devastating wildfires.
In the United Kingdom, on the eve of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, special protective glasses are in short supply in stores and online. Some shoppers who managed to find the items online are being told that delivery will not be available until the end of the week.
