Wildfires sweep across southern Europe as heatwave fuels new blazes

By Al Jazeera English

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Wildfires are burning across Southern Europe as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel destructive blazes in France, Spain and Greece. Firefighters continue battling thousands of hotspots in southwest France after one of the country's largest fires scorched more than 42,000 hectares and destroyed hundreds of homes. In Greece, the historic Preveli palm forest has suffered extensive damage, while Spain is battling new fires amid an intense heatwave. This report examines the growing threat of climate-driven wildfires, the challenges facing emergency crews, and why scientists warn that extreme fire seasons are becoming more frequent across Europe. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Wildfires #Europe

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