Wildfires in Portugal have reached catastrophic levels, resulting in at least seven confirmed deaths and significant destruction of property, with around 90,000 hectares of land burned since the weekend. The fires have severely strained emergency services, mobilizing nearly 4,000 firefighters and prompting international assistance from Spain and Morocco. Record smoke emissions and poor air quality are expected to affect parts of Spain and France due to smoke plumes from the wildfires. The ongoing heatwave and strong winds have exacerbated the situation, with authorities declaring many fires uncontrollable. In response, Portugal has increased funding for fire prevention and firefighting efforts significantly since past disasters. Investigations are underway regarding potential arson, with 12 suspects arrested in connection with the fires.