Thousands of firefighters were deployed to combat extensive wildfires across Spain and Portugal on Saturday, as a significant heatwave continued to grip parts of southern Europe.
Spain’s national weather agency, Aemet, reported temperatures exceeding 44C in several locations on Saturday, issuing warnings of a very high risk of fires throughout “practically the entire country.”
The blazes have ravaged over 1,500 sq km (579 sq miles) in Spain, tragically resulting in seven fatalities.
This week’s heatwave has intensified across southern Europe, leading to wildfires in Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, and the Balkans.
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