Wildfires blaze through parts of Europe as heatwave hits
Summary
A heatwave has hit Europe, causing temperatures to soar and leading to wildfires in several countries. Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Albania, and Croatia are battling fires, with evacuations and alerts in place. The high temperatures and strong winds are making firefighting efforts difficult.Key Facts
- Temperatures in Europe have reached up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In northwestern Spain, a wildfire damaged an ancient Roman mining site and displaced about 700 people.
- Firefighters are facing challenges due to high temperatures and winds up to 40 kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour).
- Four people, including two firefighters, have been injured in Spain.
- In Portugal, nearly 700 firefighters are battling a blaze northeast of Lisbon.
- France has placed 12 departments on red alert due to extreme heat.
- Bulgaria reported nearly 200 fires, with temperatures expected to rise above 40C (104F).
- Hungary recorded new temperature highs, breaking a record set in 1948.
- Albania reported almost 40 fires in 24 hours, with several homes destroyed.
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