Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave
Summary
Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, and Greece are fighting wildfires fueled by a heatwave, with high temperatures expected to continue. Spain is facing multiple fires, impacting transportation and prompting European Union assistance. Greece and Portugal are also dealing with severe fire threats amid regional demand for firefighting support.Key Facts
- Spain, Portugal, and Greece are experiencing severe wildfires due to intense heat.
- Spain had 14 major fires as of Friday, with temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
- The wildfires in Spain have burned 158,000 hectares, comparable to the size of metropolitan London.
- In Galicia, Spain, fires have disrupted highways and high-speed rail services to Madrid.
- Portugal has 4,000 firefighters tackling seven active fires and has extended a state of alert.
- Greece's island of Chios has faced a major wildfire, leading to several evacuations.
- The EU's firefighting resources are in high demand across Southern Europe, including assistance requests from Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Albania.
- Spain received two Canadair water bomber aircraft under the EU's emergency mechanism for the first time.
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