Spain, France wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate
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Spain and France experienced severe wildfires, prompting mass evacuations. Spain declared a national emergency after around 10,000 people were evacuated from the Madrid region. In southern France, approximately 40,000 people fled, and the fire has burned over 10,000 hectares. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described it as the largest fire of the season.
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10,000 people evacuated in central Madrid region
Laurent Nuñez stated that gradually 40,000 people have been evacuated or are being evacuated.
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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the blaze was 'the largest of the season'.
South China Morning Post- 10,000 people evacuated in central Madrid region
- 40,000 people evacuated or being evacuated in southern France
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Loaded language removedSpain’s government declared a national emergency on Friday after wildfires forced the evacuation of some 10,000 people in the central region of Madrid, while in southern France around 40,000 people also had to flee. Fire there has ravaged over 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres), French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said, saying the blaze was “the largest of the season”.
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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the blaze was 'the largest of the season'.
South China Morning PostLaurent Nuñez stated that gradually 40,000 people have been evacuated or are being evacuated.
South China Morning PostSpain's government declared a national emergency on Friday after wildfires.
South China Morning PostWildfires forced the evacuation of approximately 10,000 people in central Madrid region.
South China Morning PostIn southern France, around 40,000 people had to flee due to wildfires.
South China Morning PostFire in France has ravaged over 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres).
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