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MADRID — Spain and Portugal are at the epicentre of one of Europe’s most destructive wildfire seasons on record.Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) show that by 19 August about 9,670 square kilometres of land had burned across the EU this year, almost three times the 2006‑2024 average.Southern Europe, particularly Spain and Portugal, is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in two decades.Spain has already lost nearly 4,000 square kilometres of forest and farmland, eclipsing the previous record of 3,060 square kilometres burned in 2022.Portugal has seen over 2,610 square kilometres destroyed, almost double last year’s tally.Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence...
August 22, 2025
Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades
August 22, 2025
At least five dead and dozens injured in Colombia car bomb attack
August 22, 2025
Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty
August 22, 2025
A 95-year-old POW wants to return to North Korea to die
August 21, 2025
Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun
August 21, 2025
Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks
August 21, 2025
India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi’s visit to China
August 21, 2025
Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India
August 21, 2025
China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit
August 21, 2025
ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors
