Wildfires scorch parts of Europe amid extreme heatwave

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal battle fires in the country (Joao Henriques/AP)
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal battle fires in the country (Joao Henriques/AP)
Wed, 13 Jul, 2022 - 16:48
Associated Press reporters

A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe, with firefighters battling blazes in Portugal, Spain and southern France.

In Portugal, Civil Protection commander Andre Fernandes said that multiple fires have caused the evacuation of more than 600 people.

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