Wildfires rage across southern Europe; Girona is referenced as a backdrop in the regional fire response and relief efforts.
Wildfires burn across Portugal, Greece and Spain as hundreds of firefighters battle multiple fronts. In Greece, a recycling-plant blaze near Thessaloniki triggers indoor warnings for residents amid toxic smoke, while a separate fire west of Athens is being contained. Portugal fights a 12,000-hectare blaze in Vouzela with international aid, and Spain battles a near-40-km perimeter blaze in Girona.