The flames burn near Madrid while forest fires sweep Spain and Portugal

Emergency teams are fighting against several forest fires across Spain and Portugal, while record heat wave continues across Europe. The firefighters worked in the evening on Monday in order to contain a burning fire in the municipality of Tres Cantos, located 23 km north of Madrid. Extreme temperatures in Spain and Portugal should continue until at least Wednesday, according to officials, with forecasts reaching up to 44 ° C.