Spain battles 20 big wildfires, deploys 500 more soldiers in searing heat
Summary
Spain is dealing with 20 major wildfires during a heatwave and has brought in 500 additional soldiers to help fight the fires. The fires are particularly bad in Galicia, near the city of Ourense, where evacuations and lockdowns are in place. Temperatures are very high, and other European countries are sending aircraft and firefighters to assist.Key Facts
- Spain has 20 major wildfires burning during a heatwave.
- An additional 500 soldiers were deployed to fight the fires, bringing the total to 1,900.
- The region of Galicia, especially near Ourense, is heavily affected.
- Evacuations and lockdowns are happening where homes are threatened.
- Other European countries are helping with firefighting aircraft.
- Three people have died in Spain due to the fires in the past week.
- In Spain, over 1,150 square kilometers of land have burned recently.
- Portugal and other European countries like Greece and Bulgaria are also facing wildfires.
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