Wildfires trigger mass evacuations across France and Spain

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Mass evacuations have been triggered by wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain, causing significant injuries and a national emergency declaration in Spain. The blazes threaten to merge near critical areas including Madrid and Ávila.

Out-of-control blazes in south-western France and central Spain have forced tens of thousands to flee. In France, flames swept through the Cap Ferret peninsula, injuring 42 firefighters. Meanwhile, Spain declared a historic national emergency as blazes threatened to merge near Madrid and Ávila.