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Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
More than 1,200 firefighters battled the blaze as Copernicus satellite data showed 12,000 hectares burned and Spain and Italy sent reinforcements.
- Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help contain a massive blaze burning for more than three days.
- In Portugal's Vouzela area, more than 1,200 firefighters backed by nearly 400 vehicles and 15 aircraft battled a blaze that broke out on Thursday, according to the country's Civil Protection authority.
- Separately, a fast-moving blaze broke out Saturday near Thessaloniki, Greece, triggering evacuation alerts for 157 people with special needs; the European Union's Copernicus satellite agency reported the wildfire had burned 12,000 hectares by Sunday.
- Authorities on Sunday urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki to remain indoors and shut windows due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant, while Oraiokastro Mayor Pandelis Tsakiris confirmed damage to businesses and homes.
- Ioannis Artopoios stated Sunday that about 85% of wildfires in Greece were caused by negligence, noting that Greece suffers frequent, devastating fires during its hot, dry summers.
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