Wildfires are burning across Portugal, Spain and Greece, with firefighters and reinforcements working to control blazes driven by strong winds. In Greece, authorities in parts of Thessaloniki advise residents to remain indoors and keep windows and doors shut due to toxic smoke. The smoke is linked to a wildfire that engulfs a recycling plant near a suburb of the city.
Across the region, response efforts include large firefighting operations supported by specialised teams and volunteers. Reports say Spain and Italy send firefighting resources to Portugal to help tackle a major blaze that has been burning for several days, with operations involving hundreds of firefighters. Elsewhere, firefighters continue to fight active fires in Spain and Greece.
One outlet also references broader context on heat and climate, citing a World Weather Attribution assessment that links the conditions associated with a June heatwave and excess mortality to climate change. Overall, the reports focus on ongoing fire suppression efforts and public health warnings related to smoke in Greece, while noting international assistance for the Portugal wildfire.
