Wildfires in Europe: 440,000 hectares destroyed, thousands evacuated – what is known

In southern Europe, cities and nature are suffering from wildfires. The fire destroys homes, and thousands of people are seeking shelter from the threat. Local winds only spread the fires, complicating the situation. According to Reuters, the fires have engulfed a significant area in the European part of the continent, surpassing previous years. In Greece, the situation is no less critical: in the city of Patras, the fire has engulfed forests and olive groves, halting train traffic on the outskirts. Locals describe the situation as apocalyptic, hoping for help from higher powers. In Spain, the death of a volunteer firefighter due to severe burns has already been recorded, and the risk of wildfires in the country remains very high. Furthermore, Europe is battling wildfires in Portugal, Albania, and other countries. Tens of thousands of rescuers and soldiers are trying to contain the outbreaks, forcing locals to seek safer shelter.