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Paüls Celebrates Sant Roc Amidst Wildfire Recovery Efforts

8/18/2025

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Paüls, Spain, celebrates Sant Roc after wildfires burned 3,300 hectares, recalling fears from a deadly 2009 blaze.
Environment Minister Sara Aagesen calls for improved fire prevention due to climate change effects.
Experts highlight neglect and landscape changes as factors in severe fires, urging long-term management strategies.
Initiatives like "Fire Flocks" use shepherds to graze animals, reducing fire risks and supporting traditional agriculture.

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Paüls, Spain, celebrates Sant Roc after wildfires burned 3,300 hectares, recalling fears from a deadly 2009 blaze.
Environment Minister Sara Aagesen calls for improved fire prevention due to climate change effects.
Experts highlight neglect and landscape changes as factors in severe fires, urging long-term management strategies.
Initiatives like "Fire Flocks" use shepherds to graze animals, reducing fire risks and supporting traditional agriculture.