Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg

Since May 2026, wildfires in Europe have burned an area the size of Luxembourg.

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Dozens of localities have been evacuated, particularly in the Balkans and Portugal.

Fires persist despite firefighting efforts, worsened by climatic conditions.

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