Spain, Portugal Wildfires Spread as Extreme Conditions Linger
Extremely dangerous conditions blanket nearly all of Spain, sparking 42 fires in northwestern, central and southern parts of the country. Thousands of people have been evacuated. High-speed train service between Madrid and Galicia was suspended and about 15 roads and highways have been shut down. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday called for a nationwide pact to combat what he called an accelerating climate emergency.
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