Forest fires spoil the plans of tourists in some regions of Europe. The fires are raging and have already caused human casualties. Find out which countries are facing this problem and what the situation is like there now

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Recently, Europe has been facing devastating wildfires caused by high temperatures, strong winds and prolonged drought. This natural disaster is having a serious impact on many popular tourist destinations, including Spain, Croatia and Greece, where firefighters are fighting an unequal battle against the fire. Here is a report on the situation in these countries by The Independent.

Forest fires in Europe

There is an increased risk of forest fires in various regions of Southern Europe. Firefighters near the Greek-Bulgarian border are battling blazes that are engulfing low-growing vegetation and require air support to extinguish the flames, according to a recent report from the EU's European Wildfire Information System.

Elsewhere in western continental Europe, firefighters in Spain are also battling wildfires in the face of extreme heat. In particular, hundreds of firefighters are using aerial divers to tackle two wildfires that started on Tuesday in eastern Spain.

Spain

In Spain, forest fires have reached catastrophic proportions. Temperatures in some regions are rising to 43-44 degrees Celsius, creating ideal conditions for the emergence and spread of fire. Firefighters are using a variety of firefighting techniques, including excavators to create fire barriers and aerial firefighting aircraft to extinguish fires from the air.

Despite these efforts, the situation remains critical and authorities are urging local residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution.

The AEMET meteorological service reported that the Barcelona-Fabra observatory in the northeastern region of Catalonia recorded a record high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, breaking the previous record of 39.8 degrees set in July 1982.

Croatia

In Croatia, forest fires are also raging, covering more and more areas. Firefighting units are working in an intensified mode, using modern equipment and aircraft. One of the rescuers was injured in the fight against the fire, which underscores the danger and complexity of the current situation.

The authorities strongly advise tourists to avoid visiting the forests and follow the instructions of the emergency services.

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Greece

Greece, famous for its picturesque landscapes and popular tourist destinations, has also been hit by devastating wildfires. In some regions of the country, firefighters are tirelessly fighting the blazes using all available equipment and resources.

High temperatures and strong winds contribute to the rapid spread of fires, which creates additional challenges for rescue services and the local population.

North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, there have also been cases of forest fires that threaten settlements and natural attractions. Firefighting units are working in an intensified mode to localise and extinguish the fires.

According to local authorities, 66 fires broke out overnight on Wednesday. Roads, fields and houses were covered in smoke near the central town of Stip, 100 kilometres from the capital Skopje. Earlier in the week, dozens of houses were burned down and an elderly man was killed in the fires.

Important to know

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