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The article discussed the devastating wildfires that broke out in France and Spain during July 2026, and their significant impact on residential areas and nature, amid escalating firefighting efforts by firefighters and the military. In France, approximately 220,000 people were evacuated, with the fires being among the largest since World War II. Efforts to contain the fires focused on preventing them from engulfing urban areas near Bordeaux and Martinique-sur-Garonne, supported by over 1,500 firefighters and military aircraft assisting in suppression operations. In Spain, 121,000 people were evacuated due to fires that scorched over 77,000 hectares. The firefighting efforts continue as they face substantial challenges, aggravated by severe heatwaves since the beginning of the year. These fires represent one of the most significant disasters the country has experienced in recent years. These events are among the biggest natural catastrophes of the year and highlight the urgent need to strengthen prevention and response efforts to address climate change, which has contributed to these unprecedented fires.
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