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Where are the wildfires in Europe?

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Wildfires are currently affecting Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Albania, and Italy. Major fires are reported in Castile and León, Zamora, and near Madrid in Spain; Patras, Chios, and Kefalonia in Greece; central and northern Portugal; and Mount Vesuvius in Italy. Thousands have been evacuated and firefighting resources are stretched thin due to extreme heat and high winds.

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Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

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  • Wildfires continue to burn in Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey amid hot, dry conditions.
  • Portugal reports its first wildfire-related death, with resources stretched in the Guarda district. 11s
  • Over 4,000 firefighters are battling around 10 fires in central and northern Portugal. 27s
  • Spain is dealing with 14 active fires, resulting in three deaths, including two volunteer firefighters. 33s
  • Greece and Turkey continue to face significant wildfire threats, with evacuations in Greece and containment efforts in Turkey. 41s
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Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe
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Euronews
2 hours ago
Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Over 4,000 firefighters are tackling around 10 fires in central and northern Portugal; Spain has 14 active fires; Greece faces an uncontrolled wildfire on Chios.

Wildfires continue to devastate parts of Europe amid heatwave
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10 News First
9 hours ago
Wildfires continue to devastate parts of Europe amid heatwave

Wildfires are sweeping through Spain, Portugal, and Greece, with 14 major fires in Spain and emergency services stretched to their limits.

Greece wildfires burn through 10,000 hectares in two days
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Greece wildfires burn through 10,000 hectares in two days

Wildfires have burned 10,000 hectares around Patras, Greece, causing widespread damage and power outages.

Wildfires kill three, displace thousands across southern Europe
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France 24
1 day ago
Wildfires kill three, displace thousands across southern Europe

In Castilla y León, Spain, 8,000 people evacuated; wildfires also impact Portugal, Montenegro, Greece, Albania, and Turkey.

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal wildfires
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Euronews
2 days ago
Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal wildfires

More than 9,000 evacuated in Zamora, Spain, as fires spread into León; Portugal battles severe wildfires; Greece faces blazes near Athens and Patras.

European wildfires cause massive damage and evacuation of thousands
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Euronews
3 days ago
European wildfires cause massive damage and evacuation of thousands

Wildfires near Patras and on the island of Chios in Greece, as well as in Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Italy, are causing evacuations and damage.

At least 3 dead as wildfires rage across southern Europe
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France 24
3 days ago
At least 3 dead as wildfires rage across southern Europe

More than a dozen wildfires are active in Spain, with fatalities in Castilla y León and near Madrid; extreme heat and winds complicate containment.

Wildfires fanned by heatwave rage across Europe, forcing evacuations
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Reuters
3 days ago
Wildfires fanned by heatwave rage across Europe, forcing evacuations

A wildfire near Patras, Greece, and fires on Chios and Kefalonia islands, plus major blazes in Spain and Albania, are forcing evacuations.

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