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Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues

Here is a 194-word summary of the news article: Wildfires have been raging across Spain and Portugal as a heatwave continues to grip the region. Thousands of firefighters are working to battle the massive blazes, which have forced the evacuation of numerous villages and towns. In Spain, over 3,000 people have been evacuated due to the wildfires, which have already burned through more than 9,000 hectares of land. The fires, driven by strong winds and high temperatures, have been particularly severe in the regions of Extremadura and Castile and León. Neighboring Portugal has also been hit hard, with more than 3,000 firefighters deployed to combat the flames. Hundreds of people have been evacuated as the fires have consumed over 12,000 hectares of land, primarily in the central and northern parts of the country. The heatwave affecting the Iberian Peninsula shows no signs of abating, with temperatures expected to remain high in the coming days. Authorities warn that the risk of more wildfires breaking out remains very high.

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