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Hundreds of thousands evacuated as wildfires rage across Spain and France, Bordeaux threatened

Devastating wildfires continue to spread uncontrollably across Spain and France, particularly threatening areas around Bordeaux and Madrid, leading to the evacuation of over 300,000 people. Firefighters are battling the blazes in difficult conditions, with variable winds complicating efforts.

25 Jul, 14:11 — 25 Jul, 14:11
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The GuardianMostly Factual17h ago

Firefighters in Spain and France battle raging wildfires – video

Footage shows the extent of the devastation caused by wildfires in Cenicientos in the Madrid region of Spain on Friday. Members of Spain's military emergency unit sought to contain the blazes in the Madrid region and in Cuevas de Cañart in the country's north-east. In France, dozens of firefighters battled flames threatening homes around the towns of Saumos and Sainte-Hélène in the south-west on Friday as a wildfire swept in the nearby forest. The virulence of the wildfires, fuelled by high t...

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The Guardian25 Jul, 14:11First to report

Firefighters in Spain and France battle raging wildfires – video

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index-hr26 Jul, 06:33

Ogromni požari haraju Francuskom i Španjolskom, Bordeaux sve ugroženiji

telex26 Jul, 06:38Latest update

300 ezernél is többen hagyták el lakóhelyüket a spanyol és francia erdőtüzek miatt

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