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Massive Wildfires Force Over 200,000 Evacuations in France and Spain
Severe wildfires continue to rage across Southern Europe, particularly in France and Spain, forcing the evacuation of over 200,000 people. Flames are threatening areas near Bordeaux, with French authorities calling for EU assistance as the Prime Minister states the level of wildfires has 'never been seen before'.
25 Jul, 07:29 — 25 Jul, 07:42
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More than 140,000 flee monster wildfires near Bordeaux
Paris has called in EU help as flames whipped up by strong winds and boosted by drought tore through tinder-dry vegetation.
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Level of wildfires 'never been seen before' - French PM
French authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux today as wildfires in areas around the city showed no signs of abating.
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