Two huge blazes in central and northeastern Spain have destroyed more than 30,000 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of almost 2,000 people as the country continues to suffer some of the worst wildfires in recent memory.
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Updated: Mon 20 Jul 2026 10:44 CET
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A wildfire has broken out in Guadalajara province forcing the evacuation of 800 people. Photo: Handout / UME / AFP) / SPAIN'S MILITARY EMERGENCIES UNIT (UME)
Two huge blazes in central and northeastern Spain have destroyed more than 30,000 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of almost 2,000 people as the country continues to suffer some of the worst wildfires in recent memory.
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