On the new wave of wildfires razing thousands of hectares in several Autonomous Communities, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of the Workers of Spain wants first to convey its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased people as well as its full support and solidarity with both the displaced people and the workers and volunteers that are carrying out extinction works under very harsh conditions.
The PCTE considers that the key element easing the ferociousness of the current wildfires is the lack of planning and the absolute neglection of the different administrations. Even though they presume to pursue “green policies”, they continue to let the wilderness burn every year while they maintain miserable and precarious labor conditions for those who fight the wildfires.
The different Governments —both autonomous and central ones— will play the game of mutual accusation on the consequences of these natural disasters, as we have already witnessed in cases like the DANA. They will put their party interests before the interests of the families whose environment and livelihood are being destroyed. However, the problem is going to remain present and will more and more violently manifest itself.
The consequences of natural and climatic disasters depend on the policies and interests of capitalists and their political managers. At best, cosmetic measures will be adopted after this catastrophe, although they will not solve the problems of wilderness neglection, depopulation of rural areas, lack of units against wildfires throughout the year, and the necessary improvement of labor conditions for forest firefighters and the other workers in the sector.
The rage and the frustration arising in these moments must turn against the political responsibles and transform into an organized force for the overthrow of the capitalism they are managing.
Press Office of the PCTE
Madrid, August 13, 2025