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Spain, Portugal, Greece battle wildfires

Associated Press News on MSN · 13h

Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heat wave is expected to last for days

The fires in Spain this year have burned 158,000 hectares or 610 square miles, according to the European Union’s European Forest Fire Information System. That is an area roughly as big as metropolitan London.

Heat wave hampers fight against wildfires in Spain, Portugal, Greece

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important religious holiday in all three countries, as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes.

Agence France-Presse on MSN · 15h

Portugal wildfires claim first victim, as Spain on wildfire alert

Portugal suffered its first death Friday from the fires raging there, as Spain's weather agency warned of a "very high to extreme risk" of more wildfires there during Europe's intense heatwave. The risk of fires on Friday and over the weekend through to Monday was "very high or extreme in most of the country",

Emergency services in Spain battle wildfires across country

Reuters on MSN · 18h

Spain battles 14 major fires with more expected

Authorities warned of "unfavourable conditions" to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London.

Associated Press · 9h

Emergency services in Spain battle wildfires across the country

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires on Friday, an important religious holiday in all three countries, as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes.

Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain

Firefighters in Spain have been battling wildfires in the north-western province of Leon. Three people have died in Spain due to the blazes this summer. The country is among several European countries experiencing scorching temperatures this week that fuel wildfires and which scientists say human-induced climate change is intensifying.

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Portugal reports first death from heatwave fires

LISBON: The fires raging across Portugal claimed their first victim Friday (Aug 15), when the former mayor of the eastern ...

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The Brit holiday hotspots that have been hit by wildfires — and how it might impact your travel plans

If you have plans to visit one of Europe’s popular holiday destinations this summer, there’s a chance your trip may derailed.

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Wildfires kill three across southern Europe, force thousands to evacuate

Hundreds of firefighters battled to put out wildfires across southern Europe, some of which are believed to have been set ...

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Wildfires rage across Europe as Spanish Prime Minister warns of 'very tough' times

Wildfires continue to blaze in Spain, Portugal and Greece as persistent, hot, and dry conditions challenge firefighters ...

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Fire tornado swirls up through smoke cloud from Portugal wildfire

A video of a small fire tornado was caught on camera in Portugal as the country battled a series of wildfires amid another ...

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Europe braces for more fire danger amid mass evacuations

Europe’s wildfire crisis intensified as blazes across Greece, Spain, France and Portugal forced thousands to from their homes ...

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Portugal travel warning issued as areas may be 'evacuated'

The travel agency adds: "Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. The Portuguese authorities may evacuate areas and ...

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'Cooked alive': Europe's wildfires hit tourism spots and forests

Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires on Tuesday, with another heatwave ...

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