Extreme Heat Fuels Wildfires in Spain and Portugal 🌡️
Wildfires are raging across Spain and Portugal as a brutal heatwave grips the Mediterranean, forcing evacuations and triggering large-scale emergency responses. In Spain's Zamora Province, a blaze in Trabazos has already consumed 200 hectares of land, with over 50 firefighters and air support battling the flames. 🚒🚁
Spain's military emergency unit (UME) joined efforts overnight, and officials reported progress by Sunday morning. Residents of Sejas de Aliste, evacuated Saturday, may return soon as crews work to reopen a closed national road. Authorities remain on high alert amid soaring temperatures.
💬 "This is a race against time," said a local official. With climate experts linking such events to global warming, the Iberian Peninsula faces a stark reminder of the climate crisis. Stay tuned for updates. 🌍🔥
