More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain
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Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, with 70,000 fleeing central Spain and 197,000 evacuating from France, including tens of thousands from Bordeaux. Strong winds are pushing the fires toward Bordeaux, while smoke has triggered health warnings in Madrid. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blazes as authorities struggle to contain them.
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250,000+ people forced to flee their homes
About 70,000 people were evacuated from central Spain.
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More than 250,000 people have fled wildfires in Spain and France.
The Guardian- 250,000+ people forced to flee their homes
- 70,000 evacuated in central Spain
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Loaded language removed<p>Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid</p><p>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.</p><p>About 70,000 people were evacuated from central Spain, while 197,000 people fled in…
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More than 250,000 people have fled wildfires in Spain and France.
The GuardianAbout 70,000 people were evacuated from central Spain.
The GuardianAbout 197,000 people fled in France, including tens of thousands from Bordeaux.
The GuardianStrong winds are driving fires towards Bordeaux.
The GuardianSmoke from the wildfires prompted health warnings in Madrid.
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