Spain declares national emergency over megafires
Spain has declared a national emergency due to wildfires ravaging the country.
Published 3j5 sources✓ ConfirmedMajorupdated 2j
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The fact
Nearly 20,000 people have been evacuated in the Madrid region.
Over 300,000 hectares have burned in Europe since January, a 20-year record.
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Why it matters
Cette décision exceptionnelle reflète l'ampleur des feux en Europe du Sud, aggravés par les vagues de chaleur, et souligne l'urgence climatique à l'échelle continentale.