Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Wildfires which have scorched more than 20,000 hectares across Portugal, Spain, France, Greece and other European nations have forced mass evacuations and threatened the Tour de France bicycle race, while Greeks living in Thessaloniki were warned to remain indoors and shut their windows and doors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant that was engulfed by a wildfire.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

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