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Heat wave sparks fires across Spain

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Cáceres, Spain | Active from July – August 2022
Wildfires across Spain forced thousands to evacuate, posing more challenges amidst record temperatures. With fresh meals and cold water, WCK supported impacted families and first responders working around the clock.

A majority of the country was under an extreme fire risk and intense heat waves hindered mitigation efforts. First responders battled to contain multiple fires that displaced thousands of people.

 In Cáceres, Spain, WCK’s Madrid-based team served ice cream alongside fresh meals for a shelter receiving displaced families. Days after evacuation orders were lifted and people began to return home, another fire in the north-western province of Zamora grew to become one of the largest in Spain’s history. 

Our Relief Team moved quickly to bring much needed fuel to first responders working tirelessly. We served up refreshing gazpacho, coffee, fruit, and ice cold water across four multiple cities. We continue to monitor fires across the country and remain ready to assist should the need for meals arise.

  • After battling multiple wildfires across Spain last month, firefighters are again working to contain a fire in the province of Ávila. Helping fuel their efforts, WCK is on the ground serving up fresh meals, fruit, coffee & churros. 🍉 🥪 #ChefsForSpain

    Twitter | 8/08/2022
  • In response to the Quintanilla del Coco wildfire in Burgos 🇪🇸, WCK worked with a local partner to prepare fresh meals served with fruit for first responders battling the blaze. As fires continue to burn amid the extreme heat, we’ll monitor & respond where needed. #ChefsForSpain

    Twitter | 7/26/2022
  • As wildfires burn through an intense heatwave across Spain, firefighters are working around the clock to put out the flames. To support first responders in Zamora, WCK is on the ground serving sandwiches, coffee, sweets, fruit, gazpacho & cold water. #ChefsForSpain

    Twitter | 7/19/2022