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Heatwaves and Wildfires Devastate Europe in Summer 2023

Over 434,000 hectares have been scorched in Europe due to a series of wildfires and heatwaves affecting several countries.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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So far this year, more than 434,000 hectares have been consumed by wildfires in Europe, prompting evacuations in areas of Spain, France, Germany, Croatia, Greece, and the United Kingdom.

Emergency services are working to contain the spread of the flames, which have led to this situation being described as one of the worst forest crises in decades, according to Infobae.

Experts point out that the current conditions, characterized by extreme temperatures and droughts, are a result of the accelerated warming of the planet, as reported by 20minutos. Intense battles against the fires are also being reported in regions of Spain, including Aragón and Andalucía, according to El Tiempo.

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