Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time as extreme heat intensified blazes across Europe. Meanwhile, France evacuated thousands from its Atlantic coast as fires threatened homes and communities. French authorities ordered the full evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, where about 63,000 people were moved to safety. Officials said many evacuees […]
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Spain declares emergency as wildfires spread
Spain has declared a national emergency as rapidly spreading wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Ávila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate while firefighters battled multiple blazes across the country. Read More: Spain wildfire turns escape routes deadly The emergency was announced on Thursday night after authorities warned that simultaneous […]