Spain: Wildfire burns over 12,000 hectares near Madrid
A wildfire broke out 100 km north of Madrid, burning over 12,000 hectares of forest.
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A wildfire broke out 100 km north of Madrid, burning over 12,000 hectares of forest
The fact
Spanish authorities are battling the flames with aerial and ground resources.
The cause remains unknown, but drought conditions worsen the risks.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie illustre l'impact croissant des catastrophes naturelles liées au changement climatique en Europe, avec des conséquences humaines et environnementales majeures.
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