General · 6 July 2026

Wildfires force thousands to flee homes across southern Europe

Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes that have burned nearly 20,000 hectares in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. In central Portugal, a fire that started on Thursday has scorched 12,000 hectares, with Spain and Italy sending help. Greek authorities urged Thessaloniki residents to stay indoors due to toxic smoke from a recycling plant fire.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 July 2026 at 15:41

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