Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
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Spain declared a national emergency on Thursday night after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Avila. The fires forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggled to contain the blazes. The declaration mobilizes national resources to support local efforts.
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Over 10,000 people evacuated
The Spanish government declared a national emergency on Thursday night.
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Firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.
The Straits Times- Over 10,000 people evacuated
- Communities near Madrid and Avila affected
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Loaded language removed<p>MADRID, July 24 - The Spanish government on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.</p>
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Firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.
The Straits TimesThe Spanish government declared a national emergency on Thursday night.
The Straits TimesMore than 10,000 people were forced to evacuate.
The Straits TimesA series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of Avila.
The Straits Times