Forest fires raging in Spain and Portugal since the beginning of August, it is still not able to take control. In both countries, large -scale work on extinguishing fire continues.
in Spain, the fire spreads to 30 different points, covering the northern regions of Galicia, Castile and Leon (the provinces of Orns, Leon and Samora), as well as the southern region of Estremadura, in particular the province of Caseres. Over 2,300 people were forced to spend the night outside their houses. In Leon and Samor, the protests of local residents have been continuing for two days who express dissatisfaction with insufficient measures to combat fires.
in Orena, where fire destroyed 68 thousand hectares (which is about 10% of the province), fires lasted for the third week. According to reports, Galicia is faced with the largest forest fires in her history.
in the south of the country in the Kharille region, where one of the most intense foci is recorded, 15 thousand hectares were destroyed by fire. About 30 aircraft and helicopters, as well as 500 military personnel, participate in the extinguishing operation.
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez, who visited the most injured areas, said that at the next meeting of the Council of Ministers, it would be decided to recognize the affected areas of the spontaneous distress. thousands of has of forests and vegetation, of which about 310 thousand are only in August. Since the beginning of August, more than 33 thousand people were evacuated, 4 people were killed, more than 20 were injured.
Like Spain, Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula continues the struggle with forest fires. In the country, fire covered forest and rural territories at six different points.
in the Mirandell area as a result of overturning of special equipment, one person was involved in extinguishing the fire. The total number of fire victims in Portugal reached three.