Spain faces worst wildfires: over 158,000 hectares burned
Spain battles massive wildfires that have burned over 158,000 hectares, particularly in the Ávila, Madrid, and Castellón regions, marking the country's worst fire disaster on record.
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The fact
More than 66,000 residents have been evacuated and 35,000 others confined to their homes, while Europe's fire information system describes this as Spain's worst ever recorded wildfire event.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday he sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' as firefighting efforts progress, though feared southerly winds pose additional risk.
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Why it matters
Ces incendies représentent la catastrophe forestière majeure de l'Espagne, affectant un nombre massif de civils et dépassant tous les bilans antérieurs du pays.