A volunteer firefighter in Spain has died from severe burns while battling wildfires, marking a week of three deaths related to these incidents. Wildfires fueled by extreme summer heat have ravaged over 157,000 hectares in Spain alone, with significant evacuations occurring, particularly in Castile and Leon. Authorities have arrested suspects for starting many of the fires. Assistance from the EU is being sent to several affected countries, including Spain and Greece, where firefighters are struggling to contain blazes threatening major cities.
A 37-year-old volunteer firefighter in Spain has died from severe burns while battling wildfires, marking the country's third wildfire-related death in a week.
The extreme summer heat, exacerbated by climate change, has resulted in wildfires that have consumed more than 157,000 hectares in Spain this year.
Thousands of evacuations have occurred in Spain due to wildfires, particularly in Castile and Leon, as authorities grapple with the severity of the situation.
The European Union is sending assistance to Spain and Greece, with France contributing water bombers to bolster firefighting efforts across the region.
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