Panama Expresses Solidarity with Spain Over Wildfires, Praises Responders

The Panamanian government has conveyed its "deepest solidarity" to Spain as the European nation grapples with severe wildfires. Panama's Foreign Ministry praised the tireless efforts of emergency response teams working to extinguish the blazes, highlighting their bravery and dedication in protecting lives and Spain's natural heritage.

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In these moments of enormous difficulty, Panama accompanies with sincere affection the Spanish people, especially the affected families, those who have had to abandon their homes, and all the communities facing the consequences of this tragedy.

In a statement, Panama affirmed its support for the Spanish people, extending particular sympathy to families forced to abandon their homes and communities facing the consequences of the tragedy. The ministry expressed confidence in the resilience and solidarity of the Spanish people to overcome this difficult period. The statement comes as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged the ongoing challenges, stating that "difficult, complex hours remain" in combating the active forest fires.

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Panama trusts in the strength, resilience, and spirit of solidarity that have always characterized the Spanish people to overcome this difficult test.

These devastating fires have scorched approximately 80,000 hectares in the central Spanish provinces of Ávila, Toledo, and Madrid in recent days, amid concerns of an approaching heatwave. The fire in Ávila is reported to be the most severe on record, having already devastated over 50,000 hectares. In total, 90,949 people have been affected across these provinces, with 63,152 evacuated and 27,797 confined to their homes due to the proximity of the fires. The total area destroyed by wildfires in Spain between January 1 and July 27 has reached 172,396.10 hectares, a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025.

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difficult, complex hours remain