Wildfires force full Cap Ferret evacuation as Western Europe battles heatwave
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A heatwave and strong winds fueled wildfires across western Europe, prompting France to order a total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula and Spain to declare a state of emergency in Madrid as authorities seek EU assistance and battle blazes scorching thousands of hectares and displacing thousands of people.
- Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage France 24
- Thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe The Guardian
- Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila Reuters
- Wildfires in Europe prompt tens of thousands to evacuate DW.com
- Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean AP News
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