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Spain, France Hit With Wildfires Amid Growing Heatwaves

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Homes in western Madrid were engulfed in flames on Friday as Spain declared its first-ever national wildfire emergency. In southwest France, another wildfire erupted near a popular tourist destination. Both countries have sought EU assistance as they struggle to contain the blazes.

European Wildfire

 

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Parts of Spain and France are on fire after a rise in heatwaves and wildfires in Europe in recent months.

 

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Homes in western Madrid were seen engulfed in flames on Friday. The country declared its first-ever national wildfire emergency over the crisis. Spain has seen more than 29 major fires so far this year, with the affected area five times larger than the record-breaking damage reported in 2025.

 

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In southwest France, a wildfire broke out near a popular tourist destination. Both Spain and France have asked for help from the EU to fight the blazes.