Wildfires in Madrid burn 26 horses to death as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Europe
Thousands evacuated as Spanish wildfires rage in 45C heat
- Wildfires across southern Europe have caused multiple fatalities, including a 55-year-old man reported to have died trying to save 26 horses from a burning stable near Madrid.
- A 35-year-old volunteer firefighter also died, making him the sixth wildfire fatality in Spain this year, as thousands were evacuated across the region.
- The widespread blazes, which have destroyed homes and factories, are exacerbated by a prolonged heatwave, strong winds, and suspected arson.
- Greece has seen a cement factory engulfed and evacuations on tourist islands, while Albania is experiencing a "critical week" with 24 active wildfires.
- Authorities are battling the infernos amidst extreme fire risk warnings, with Spain enduring its tenth day of temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius.