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At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

More than 100 wildfires have forced thousands to evacuate across southern Europe amid record drought and heatwave conditions linked to climate change, officials said.

  • Across southern Europe and the Balkans, wildfires fueled by a heatwave and strong winds continued to rage on Wednesday, killing at least three people, including a forestry worker in southern Turkey and an 80-year-old man south of Tirana, Albania.
  • An AFP analysis found that 52% of Europe and the Mediterranean basin endured drought in July, exceeding the 2012-2024 average by 21%, with heat alerts issued in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans with temperatures above 40C.
  • Since dawn on Wednesday, 4,850 firefighters and 33 planes were mobilised across Greece, with Portugal deploying over 1,800 firefighters and around 20 aircraft against major blazes.
  • On Tuesday, authorities ordered residents of about 7,700 people near Patras to evacuate, as fires threatened nearby villages and heritage sites.
  • After Greece requested four water bombers from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Syriza criticised the government's preparation, saying Greece needed `a bold redistribution of resources in favour of civil protection`, an `emphasis on prevention`, and better coordination.
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Greece expects a "very difficult day", Portugal is on maximum alert, in Albania the situation is out of control while the situation has improved in France and Italy.

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