- Wildfires are raging across several European holiday destinations, including Portugal, Greece, and Spain, with hundreds of firefighters deployed.
- In central Portugal, over 1,200 firefighters are battling a blaze in Vouzela that has scorched 12,000 hectares, with international reinforcements providing aid.
- Greece is experiencing multiple fires, including a recycling plant blaze near Thessaloniki that prompted indoor warnings due to toxic smoke, and a large wildfire west of Athens.
- A 76-year-old man was arrested in Greece on suspicion of negligently starting the Thessaloniki recycling plant fire, with authorities stating 85% of Greek wildfires are due to negligence.
- Spain is also contending with a significant wildfire in the Girona region, which has consumed nearly 2,200 hectares and has a 40-kilometre perimeter.
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