# 80% of Spaniards expect forest fires to increase 23 September 2026 at 17:46 > A CIS survey reveals widespread concern over rising forest fires and a strong public demand for prevention and state-run fire services. A survey by the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas, published on 23 September 2026, reveals that 80% of Spaniards expect [forest fires]() to increase. While 15% have been directly affected by such blazes, 96% support the use of ES-Alert mobile notifications. Public preparedness remains a concern, with 53.2% of the population reporting low, very low, or zero knowledge of emergency actions. Among those previously affected by fires, 37.1% reacted with bewilderment, while 31.9% were required to wear protective masks. Investment priorities are shifting, as 58.5% of citizens favour [fire prevention]() over extinction. Furthermore, 57.6% believe regional authorities are poorly prepared for new generation fires, while 82% insist that fire services must remain a public utility. **Emergency Alerts** #ForestFires [#Spain]() #PublicSafety #FirePrevention #EmergencyAlerts ## Related news ## [Spain to announce 2027 pension rise in November]() 10 October 2026 at 08:26 ## [Zaragoza named European Green Capital 2028]() 9 October 2026 at 18:42 ## [King Felipe VI to make historic Ceuta visit]() 9 October 2026 at 11:36 ## [Julio Iglesias' brother jailed for tax fraud]() 9 October 2026 at 09:22 ## [Spanish Supreme Court voids private university law]() 8 October 2026 at 18:21