Ibiza, Other Balearic Islands Among Nightlife Hubs on “Red Alert” for Wildfires

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Authorities warn that blazes could befall some of Spain’s world-famous clubbing hotspots.

A recent heatwave sweeping across Europe has led to disastrous wildfires in Southern Europe, claiming at least nine lives in Italy and Greece. Spain is now on “red alert” for blazes, with authorities warning travelers of risks in Balearic clubbing destinations like Ibiza, Majorca, and Menorca.

The Spanish government’s meteorological agency AEMET has placed Ibiza and Menorca on “high” risk for wildfires. Meanwhile, Majorca’s southeast tip is on “extreme” risk. Some parts of the island have reached temperatures of 40°C…