# Spain wildfire response and prevention efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-wildfire-response-and-prevention-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-04T18:30:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Spain is focusing on wildfire response and prevention through military mobilization and community preparedness. The Military Emergencies Unit (UME) has been utilized for its ability to rapidly mobilize personnel and integrate with regional services during intense wildfire crises. However, experts have noted that military intervention occurs only after an emergency is declared, emphasizing the need for continuous forest cleaning, surveillance, and coordination during non-emergency periods. To address these needs, efforts have shifted toward proactive training and public outreach. The UME scheduled instruction exercises in the Sierra Espuña regional park to simulate large-scale fires and improve coordination with the Natural Environment Defense Service. Additionally, local authorities in the Valencian Community have organized self-protection sessions to provide residents with practical information on managing risks in urban-forest interfaces, as well as guidance for floods, extreme heat, and earthquakes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Spain conducts forest fire drills and prevention workshops Spain is conducting forest fire preparedness activities, including a UME military simulation in Sierra Espuña and a public self-protection workshop in Marines. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-conducts-forest-fire-drills-and-prevention-workshops ### 2026-08-25: Spain's Military Emergencies Unit plays key role in wildfire response Spain's Military Emergencies Unit (UME) provides critical response and organization during wildfires, though experts stress that long-term prevention and forest management remain essential. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-military-emergencies-unit-plays-key-role-in-wildfire-response --- Cite as: Spain wildfire response and prevention efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-wildfire-response-and-prevention-efforts