Live Updates: Fires Rage in Spain and France, Forcing Thousands to Flee

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Fires are raging in Spain and France near Madrid and Bordeaux, forcing around 200,000 people to evacuate or shelter in place. Firefighters are actively working to contain the blazes approaching major urban areas, creating a significant humanitarian and environmental crisis.

Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux. Some 200,000 people have evacuated or are sheltering at home.

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