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What is the latest on wildfires in Spain and Portugal?

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Spain and Portugal are battling severe wildfires amid a heatwave, with over 157,000 hectares burned in Spain and thousands of firefighters deployed. Both countries face fatalities, evacuations, and resource shortages as high winds and temperatures complicate containment. States of alert remain in effect, and European assistance has been requested.

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Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts

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  • Firefighters are working to control wildfires in western Spain amid strong winds and flames.
  • A firefighter was killed in Castile and León as fires destroyed over 70,000 hectares, including entire villages. 9s
  • Evacuations have taken place, especially among elderly residents, as homes and property are threatened. 50s
  • Heat waves and dry conditions have created a tinderbox environment, complicating firefighting efforts. 53s
  • The Spanish government announced plans to mobilise more personnel and proposed a state pact for climate emergency mitigation and adaptation. 1m 19s
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Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
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France 24
6 hours ago
Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts

Firefighters in Spain and Portugal are battling wildfires that have destroyed over 70,000 hectares, including entire villages in Orense.

Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
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France 24
6 hours ago
Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts

The Spanish government has promised to mobilise 2,000 more soldiers and firefighters as high temperatures persist.

Thousands of emergency personnel battle wildfires in Spain, Portugal
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Euronews
1 day ago
Thousands of emergency personnel battle wildfires in Spain, Portugal

High temperatures have sparked a wave of fires in Spain, especially in Galicia, León, and Cáceres, with over 115,000 hectares burned.

Thousands of emergency personnel battle wildfires in Spain, Portugal
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Euronews
1 day ago
Thousands of emergency personnel battle wildfires in Spain, Portugal

In Portugal, about 3,200 firefighters are battling nine major fires, and a state of alert has been declared.

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe
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Euronews
2 days ago
Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Portugal reports its first wildfire fatality, with over 4,000 firefighters tackling around 10 fires; Spain has 14 active fires and three deaths.

Wildfires continue to devastate parts of Europe amid heatwave
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10 News First
3 days ago
Wildfires continue to devastate parts of Europe amid heatwave

Spain faces 14 major fires, with 157,000 hectares scorched and at least seven deaths; Portugal also battles widespread blazes.

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