Wildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned
Summary
Wildfires are burning across Spain and Portugal, damaging a large amount of land and causing several deaths. These fires are linked to heatwaves and drought, believed to be caused by climate change. Efforts to control the fires include help from other European countries.Key Facts
- Over 20 major wildfires are currently active in western Spain.
- A record area of more than 343,000 hectares has been burned in Spain this year.
- Portugal has seen 216,000 hectares destroyed by fires.
- Two firefighters died in road accidents related to the firefighting efforts, one in each country.
- Spain and Portugal are receiving firefighting aid from other European countries, including aircraft and other support.
- High temperatures and strong winds have made controlling the fires challenging.
- Both countries hope for improved weather conditions to help fight the fires.
- Spain's civil protection chief noted that fires threaten nearby communities.
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