Spain, wildfire
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Nearly 100,000 hectares of land have been scorched by wildfires in Spain so far this year, according to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) on Wednesday.
The European Union has sent two planes to assist Spain in taking care of wildfires, after Spain activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for the first time ever for forest fires.
Temperatures climbed above 100 F from Portugal to France to the Balkans, while half of Europe was battling its fourth consecutive month of drought.
The chances of reaching dangerous temperatures are only growing as the planet keeps warming up because of climate change, scientists warn.
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Spain records heat-related death as temps soar to 42 degrees
A 85-year-old man has died in Spain after the country saw the start of the second official heat wave of the year, authorities said on Monday, as temperatures continue to soar. The man died in Badajoz,
Europe’s next heat wave is already building over the Iberian peninsula, potentially testing more temperature records after an unseasonably cool start to August.
From the mountains to the streets of Europe’s major cities, record-breaking temperatures are revealing the fierce impact of climate change
The Mediterranean basin is facing a new wave of heatwaves and large-scale wildfires. The affected countries have struggled to cope with the consequences of these extreme events.
Spain on Friday warned of "very high or extreme fire danger in most of the country," as firefighters there continue battling 14 blazes in temperatures up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Firefighters have spent days battling blazes in Greece, Portugal, Spain and elsewhere. Forecasters said temperatures could pass 111 degrees in some places on Thursday.
Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning
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