Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Summary
Wildfires are burning across southern Europe, forcing thousands to leave their homes. Firefighters in several countries are working to control the blazes, which have spread due to high temperatures and strong winds following a record heatwave.Key Facts
- Wildfires have burned nearly 20,000 hectares (about 49,500 acres) in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.
- Over 10,000 people were evacuated near the French Pyrenees due to a large wildfire.
- Some parts of France have had twice as much land burned so far this year compared to last year.
- The early summer heatwaves caused record-breaking temperatures and made the land very dry and prone to fires.
- Scientists say the extreme heat would have been almost impossible without climate change.
- Officials banned the public from watching a stage of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees to keep people safe.
- Fire crews are using hundreds of vehicles and aircraft to fight the fires, with help from neighboring countries.
- Temperatures are expected to rise again, which may make controlling the fires more difficult.
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