Wildfires that have swept across Spain this summer are piling pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is already reeling from a string of corruption allegations against members of his inner circle.

The twin crises have intensified disputes between Sanchez's Socialist minority government and the conservative Popular Party (PP), which governs many of the regions hardest hit by the fires.

Blazes have destroyed more than 415,000 hectares, mostly in August, according to the European Forest Fire Information System, marking a new annual record since reporting began in 2006.

Four people have died and thousands have been evacuated because of this month's fires.

The Socialists blame the PP for failing to implement effective fire prevention policies and for playing down climate change.

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