Wildfire in Catalonia: 100 hectares burned and 2,500 people confined
A wildfire has burned over 100 hectares in Aiguamúrcia, Catalonia.
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The fact
The towns of Querol and Pontons are affected, with 2,500 residents confined.
Firefighters are battling to prevent the fire from spreading to inhabited areas.
Why it matters
Cet incendie met en lumière les risques accrus de feux de forêt en Europe du Sud, exacerbés par les conditions climatiques, et mobilise des moyens importants pour protéger les populations.