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Europe’s Worst Blaze in 20 Years; Fires Shut Down Spain & Portugal | Wildfires 2025

18 August,2025 02:24 PM IST

Southern Europe is burning. Spain is facing its worst wildfire season in two decades, with 20 major fires raging and temperatures soaring to 45°C. In Galicia, blazes have merged into one massive inferno, cutting off highways and railways. At least three lives have been lost, over 115,000 hectares destroyed, and nearly 2,000 troops are now battling the flames. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warns the worst may still be ahead.

18 August,2025 02:24 PM IST

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