WorldSpain: Thousands evacuate as heatwave fuels blazes near Madrid

Deadly wildfires continued spreading through parts of France, Spain and Italy on Friday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Scorching temperatures and strong winds intensified the flames, while hundreds of firefighters fought the fires with support from water-bombing aircraft. Blazes near Madrid were among the affected areas. The emergency response remained under way as developments continued.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-07-24 08:27Original