An active fire near Murcia devours 177 hectares while firefighters and the UME work tirelessly. Schools remain open, preventive evacuations are underway, and the origin is still under investigation. But the routine of every summer repeats itself: forests burn, resources are cut, and the blame always falls on the climate or the arsonist. Never on the lack of prevention or personnel.
Drones and satellites don't put out flames without boots on the ground 🔥
Current technology allows for detecting thermal hotspots via satellite and coordinating surveillance drones in real time. However, without forest crews, without clearing undergrowth, and without enough fire watchtowers, these tools are just a map of the disaster. Early warning systems are worth little if no one can reach the fire before it spreads. The algorithm does not replace a tractor clearing brush or a night crew.
The perfect arsonist: the one who signs the budgets 💼
Every year they look for the madman with a lighter, but the real arsonist walks around in a suit and tie, cutting emergency funds. Meanwhile, firefighters pose on TV and the forests wait their turn. If the fire reaches your home, don't expect a drone to bring you a bucket of water. Maybe then you'll understand that the joke of every summer is paid for by all of us. And it's not funny.