Major wildfires continue as Spain's burned area reaches 70,000 hectares this year

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Major wildfires continue to rage in Spain, with the La Mierla wildfire burning nearly 13,000 hectares and forcing evacuations in central Spain. The total area burned across the country has now reached approximately 70,000 hectares this year.

The La Mierla wildfire has scorched nearly 13,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 16 villages in central Spain. Another 15,400 hectares have burned near Orés in northeastern Spain, bringing the country's wildfire toll to around 70,000 hectares this year.