Hundreds of firefighters are battling major wildfires in Portugal and Greece, with authorities in Greece warning that smoke is affecting air quality. In Portugal, a large blaze is burning for several days, prompting large-scale deployment of firefighting personnel. Multiple outlets report that additional support is being sent to Portugal, including reinforcements from Spain and Italy, reflecting the intensity and scale of the fire.
In Greece, officials warn that smoke from the region’s wildfire activity is carrying toxic pollution, affecting conditions around Thessaloniki. Several reports tie the Greek air-quality warnings to the same broader wildfire episode impacting the area. Across the coverage, the emphasis is on ongoing firefighting operations and the health risk posed by smoke, alongside continued efforts to contain the flames.
While the fires occur in different countries, the reports describe a coordinated European response to the Portuguese blaze and parallel public-health guidance in Greece due to smoke exposure. The situation remains active as firefighters continue operations and authorities monitor conditions.
