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Wildfires

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Wildfires prompt 87,000 evacuations in France and Spain amid heatwave

Jul 24, 2026

Sky News reports on widespread wildfires driven by summer heatwaves forcing mass evacuations in southwest France near Bordeaux and in central Spain near Madrid. Segments cover boat evacuations from Cap-Ferret, a national emergency declaration in Spain, arrests for suspected arson, and France's request for EU assistance. The report includes resident interviews, government statements, and notes on increasing wildfire frequency.

▶ Source: Sky News

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Locals in Aragon build fire breaks to shield Ez, Romanos and Bano meadows from embers

Jul 22, 2026

The Reuters clip shows residents responding to a wildfire near their town in Spain. A speaker recounts a farmer's call for help, describes burning bark and embers creating spot fires, and another explains building a fire break to protect meadows in Ez, Romanos and Bano.

▶ Source: Reuters