Southern Europe Faces Devastating Wildfires Amidst Record Heatwave

Wildfires in Spain and Portugal, driven by a heatwave, have led to mass evacuations and the deployment of thousands of emergency personnel, with Spain experiencing its largest civil protection mobilization in history and Portugal battling extensive fires that have burned over 139,000 hectares, causing fatalities and injuries. The heatwave is expected to persist, exacerbating the crisis and prompting international assistance.