Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage

Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate in France, triggering a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region and prompting Paris to seek emergency assistance from the...

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Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage

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