WORLDJul 24 · 02:33 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE 24

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

Wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds caused evacuations in France, a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region, and prompted France to request emergency EU assistance. The fires spread across western Europe, leading to significant disruptions.

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