Joaquín Prat has lashed out at the political class following the fire in Murcia that put residents like Bárbara and Raquel at risk, who feared losing their homes and savings. The host pointed out that, regardless of who is in power, no investment is made in prevention or in resources for firefighters and forest clearing. The same preventable damage repeats every year, while the public bears the risk.
Alert systems and forest management: technology missing in the mountains 🔥
Fire prevention requires more than political will. Technologies such as humidity sensors, thermal surveillance drones, and AI-based risk prediction systems exist that allow action before the fire spreads. However, the lack of consistent funding prevents their implementation. The clearing of forests and the creation of firebreaks, basic tools that would reduce damage, are also neglected. As long as technical investment is not prioritized, the risk will remain annual.
Politicians and prevention: the art of waiting for the next fire 😤
The political strategy seems clear: wait for the forest to burn to promise solutions. It's like having a car and not changing the oil until the engine blows up. Then come the statements, the gestures, and the following year, the same fire in another place. Meanwhile, Bárbara and Raquel keep looking at the sky in fear. But it's fine, surely next year the budget for firefighters will be approved. Or maybe not.