#Spain races to contain 'monster' #fires ahead of new #heatwave

#Spain faces two "decisive" days to contains monster #wildfires blazing near #Madrid and #Valencia said the country's interior minister, ahead of a new #heatwave that could complicate firefighting missions. Tens of thousands of people have already...

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#Spain races to contain 'monster' #fires ahead of new #heatwave

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