Europe wildfires: France expands mass evacuations as Spain battles record blaze

Over 20 aircraft have been deployed to fight new fires west of Bordeaux, and Spanish firefighters fear two fires could merge west of Madrid. Scientists say climate change is fueling more extreme fires across Europe.

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Europe wildfires: France expands mass evacuations as Spain battles record blaze

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