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High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say

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Officials in Spain warned that gusty winds of up to 60 kph on Saturday will complicate efforts to control out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid. The Interior Ministry issued the warning as firefighters continue to battle the blazes. The weather conditions could exacerbate the fire risk and hinder containment operations.

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The Interior Ministry warned of worsening weather conditions.

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Winds in Spain will pick up on Saturday, with gusts up to 60 kph (38 mph).

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The Interior Ministry warns that the winds will complicate the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid.

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  • Wildfires west of Madrid are out of control.
  • High winds may hinder containment efforts.

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<p>MADRID, July 25 - Winds will pick up in Spain on Saturday, with gusts of up to 60 kph (38 mph), complicating the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid, the Interior Ministry warned.</p>

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The Interior Ministry warns that the winds will complicate the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid.

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Winds in Spain will pick up on Saturday, with gusts up to 60 kph (38 mph).

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There are out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid.

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