Lège-Cap-Ferret, France, July 24, 2026 (AFP) - Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

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2026-07-24

Wildfires fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds swept through parts of western Europe on Friday, triggering a state of emergency in the Spanish capital region and prompting France to seek aid from the European Union. French authorities have ordered thousands of tourists on the southwestern Atlantic coast out of campsites and holiday homes, as firefighters backed by water-bombing planes raced to control the blazes. The total area of la......

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