Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heatwave is expected to last for days
Summary
Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, and Greece are working to control wildfires during a heatwave that is expected to last several days. High temperatures and dry conditions are making it difficult to contain the flames, affecting transportation and prompting evacuations.Key Facts
- Spain, Portugal, and Greece are dealing with wildfires amid high temperatures.
- Spain is fighting 14 major fires, while Portugal has seven active fires.
- A heatwave is causing temperatures to rise above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
- These wildfires have burned an area in Spain as large as metropolitan London.
- The fires in Spain have disrupted transportation, closing highways and suspending rail services.
- Nearly 4,000 firefighters are working in Portugal, with a state of alert extended through the weekend.
- In Greece, fires are burning on the island of Chios, leading to evacuations.
- The Orthodox Christian leader expressed support for those affected by the fires during a religious holiday.
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