Latest news and updates on wildfires in Spain

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General2 September 2026 at 07:00

Forest fires have burned more than 297,000 hectares in Spain since the beginning of the year, representing 48.1% of the total burned across the entire European Union. Forty-three large fires have been recorded in the country. The data was released by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) on a Friday. This information appears as a breaking news highlight about the current situation of fires in Spain.

Tempos de espera elevados. Urgências de Lisboa continuam sob forte pressão

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High waiting times. Lisbon emergency rooms continue under strong pressure

Hospital emergency services in Lisbon are facing extremely high waiting times this morning for patients classified as urgent, with Hospital Amadora-Sintra recording waits of over 11 hours. The Minister of Health has already acknowledged that pressure on the region's emergency rooms is expected to continue in the coming weeks, warning of the continuation of this critical situation in Lisbon's health system.

Lisboa

RTP Notícias02/09/26, 11:30

Disparo acidental entre grupo de amigos deixa jovem em estado “muito grave” em Vizela

Incidents

Accidental shot among group of friends leaves young person in "very serious" condition in Vizela

A young person was left in "very serious" condition after being hit by an accidental shot during a gathering with friends in Vizela. The victim was taken to Braga Hospital to receive medical care. Authorities confirmed that the weapon used in the shooting was illegal.

Braga

SIC Notícias02/09/26, 11:28

Suspeito da morte de Charlie Kirk pode ser condenado à morte

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Incidents

Suspect in Charlie Kirk's death may face death penalty

Judge Tony Graf upheld the prosecution's argument that Robinson's shot during the incident involving Charlie Kirk endangered a crowd of 3,000 people. The defense had requested a lesser charge in an attempt to rule out the possibility of the death penalty, but the judge decided to maintain the serious charge, leaving the suspect vulnerable to the capital sentence.

Observador02/09/26, 11:28

Idoso desaparecido em Miranda do Corvo já apareceu

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Incidents

Missing elderly person in Miranda do Corvo has been found

A 91-year-old man was reported missing on Wednesday, September 2, in Bairro Novo, in Miranda do Corvo, but has already been found. The situation was resolved without major complications, being a case of an elderly person who was temporarily missing before being located.

Coimbra

Notícias de Coimbra02/09/26, 11:22

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