The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live
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Hamish Mackay
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Spain has declared a national emergency as severe wildfires threaten areas near Madrid and Ávila, forcing the evacuation of over 63,000 people. Government officials have described the situation as critical, with fires currently exceeding the capacity of regional firefighting resources.
Spain’s government declared a national emergency on Thursday evening after wildfires threatened areas near the capital and in the neighbouring province of Ávila, leading to the evacuation or confinement of more than 63,000 people.
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