Spain, Portugal, and Greece Battle Wildfires as Heatwave Is Expected to Last for Days

Spain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires during extended heatwave

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Spain is deploying a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have torn through parched woodland during a prolonged spell of scorching weather, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Sunday. The decision to add to the more than 1,400 troops already on wildfire duty came as authorities struggled to contain forest blazes, especially in the northwestern Galicia region, and awaited the arrival of promised aircraft reinforceme…

Fires keep burning in western Spain as army is deployed

Madrid (AFP) -- As Spain enters its third week of heatwave alerts, firefighters continue to battle blazes in the northwest and west of the country, with army units deployed to help contain the blazes.

Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are having an impact on weather in the UK

Hazy sunshine has replaced last week's fierce heat in parts of the UK, and it's down to how smoke particles break up rays of light, but along with the lower temperatures, there could be some memorable sunsets and sunrises.

A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe

Europe News: As Europe faces a devastating wildfire season fueled by unprecedented heatwaves and dry conditions, over 438,568 hectares have been scorched, making 2025 the worst year for fires in two decades. Discover the current fire hotspots, the impact on communities, and the urgent call for climate action.

Spain’s Old Ways May Show How to Keep Cool

The tradition of the siesta is no accident. Spain has been living with extreme heat for centuries, and its people have ways of coping.

Heat wave hampers fight against wildfires in Spain, Portugal, Greece

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal and Greece battled ongoing wildfires Friday, an important religious holiday in all three countries, as persistent hot, dry conditions challenged efforts to contain the blazes.