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Europe's Wildfires Force Lockdowns Amid Scorching Heatwave

7/9/2025

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Amid a scorching heatwave, wildfires in Spain and France have plunged thousands into lockdown. In Catalonia, over 18,000 residents were confined indoors as flames consumed 3,000 hectares. Meanwhile, firefighters near Marseille fought fiercely against raging blazes, leading to airport closures. The escalating threat of climate change intensifies the wildfire crisis across Europe.

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Amid a scorching heatwave, wildfires in Spain and France have plunged thousands into lockdown. In Catalonia, over 18,000 residents were confined indoors as flames consumed 3,000 hectares. Meanwhile, firefighters near Marseille fought fiercely against raging blazes, leading to airport closures. The escalating threat of climate change intensifies the wildfire crisis across Europe.