Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
Summary
Wildfires in Spain and Portugal have resulted in four deaths and the evacuation of thousands. Spain has deployed additional troops to combat the blazes, which have scorched large areas of land. Both countries have activated international aid to help manage the fires, which are exacerbated by the ongoing heatwave.Key Facts
- Four people have died in the fires in Spain and Portugal, including two firefighters.
- Spain has deployed 1,900 troops to fight the wildfires.
- Approximately 27,000 residents in Spain have been evacuated due to the fires.
- The fires have burned 343,000 hectares in Spain this year, almost double the previous year.
- Unauthorized burns in Galicia have led to proposed sanctions by the Spanish Civil Guard.
- In Portugal, the most affected regions are in the north and center of the country.
- The European Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated, allowing Spain and Portugal to request help from other countries.
- Extreme heatwaves, which worsen the fires, are said to be increasing in frequency due to climate change.
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