World · 6 July 2026
Wildfires force thousands to flee homes across southern Europe
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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.
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