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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in France and Spain

Fast-moving wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate, with blazes burning near Bordeaux and Madrid. Authorities say they are far from controlling the fires near Bordeaux, while Spain's prime minister warned of "complex hours" ahead. France has mobilised its military to assist firefighters, and another heatwave is forecast for Europe this week.

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Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee or take shelter from fast-moving blazes, with another heat wave forecast to hit Europe this week.

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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and SpainBBC News – Science & Environment
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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain

Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.

Live Updates: Firefighters Battle Raging Wildfires in France and SpainNYTimes – World
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Live Updates: Firefighters Battle Raging Wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee or take shelter from fast-moving blazes, with another heat wave forecast to hit Europe this week.

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More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid Unrestrained wildfires in Spain and France have forced more than 250,000 people to flee, authorities from both countries have said, as they struggle to contain the blazes. About 70,000 people were evacuated from central Spain, while 197,000 people fled in France, including tens of thousands…

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Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200 000 people to flee

Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200 000 people raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with Paris mobilising its military to help overstretched firefighters.

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfiresBBC News – Science & Environment
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More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires

French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".

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