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Firefighters battle forest blazes across France, Spain and Portugal

Emergency crews are tackling major forest fires as Europe experiences a fresh surge in temperatures following a period of persistent heatwaves.

By 5 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET Updated 5 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET

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According to The Local, hundreds of firefighters were deployed on Sunday to combat forest infernos across France, Spain and Portugal. The regions are currently facing renewed high temperatures, further complicating efforts to contain the blazes in areas already impacted by recent heatwaves.

The situation remains critical as emergency teams work to manage the spread of the fires throughout the affected territories.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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