Spain and Portugal Battle Devastating Wildfires Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave
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📂 Category: World News
📰 Source: bbc.com
🗓️ Published: 2025-08-18
Intense wildfires fueled by a persistent heatwave ravaged parts of Spain and Portugal on Saturday.
Over 1,500 square kilometers of land in Spain alone have been destroyed by the flames, resulting in seven fatalities.
Spanish authorities reported temperatures exceeding 44°C in multiple locations and issued a high fire risk warning for almost the entire country.
The heatwave impacting southern Europe has also sparked wildfires in other regions, including Greece, France, and the Balkans..
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