Portugal's Wildfires Prompt Evacuations as Temperatures Soar
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Wildfires in Portugal have spread south, prompting the evacuation of around 1,400 people and burning more than 25 square miles of land. Over 800 firefighters are battling the blaze, which started in Odemira and has now reached the popular tourist destination of Algarve. The country is currently experiencing a heat wave, with temperatures reaching as high as 116 degrees Fahrenheit (46.4 Celsius).
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