‘Flames that consumed the hills’: Portugal, Spain reel from wildfires
Summary
Wildfires in Spain and Portugal have caused six deaths and burned large areas of land. Thousands of firefighters, with military support, are working to control the fires, which are fueled by heatwaves and drought. Both countries are facing significant challenges and damages due to the fires.Key Facts
- Wildfires have resulted in six deaths: two in Portugal and four in Spain.
- Heatwaves and drought, linked to climate change, are making the fires worse.
- In Portugal, 3,800 firefighters are working to control five major fires.
- Approximately 2,160 square kilometers of land have burned in Portugal this year.
- Spain has experienced 23 active fires, burning about 3,430 square kilometers.
- A firefighter in Spain died when his truck overturned while battling a blaze.
- Fires are mainly affecting the regions of Galicia, Castile and Leon, and Extremadura in Spain.
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