Spain has deployed an additional 500 military personnel to combat devastating wildfires as scorching temperatures continue to fuel blazes across the country. The deployment brings Spain's total military firefighting force to 1,900 troops, marking one of the largest emergency responses in recent years.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the reinforcement during a press conference in Ourense, one of the hardest-hit regions, as authorities struggle to contain 20 major wildfires nationwide.

Newsweek previously reached out to Portugal's National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority and the European Forest Fire Information System for comment via email.

Why It Matters

The fires come amid record-high temperatures in the region, with dry landscapes and materials further fueling fir

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