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Firefighters Killed as Spain, France Face Massive Wildfires

7/23/2026

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Two firefighters died in Gironde, France, when their truck caught fire on July 21, 2026.
The Guadalajara wildfire in Spain burned about 32,000 hectares, prompting evacuations in 34 municipalities.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reported 22 major wildfires in Spain in 2026 and 100,000 hectares burned before the peak season.
Meteo France said a 2,500-hectare blaze in Var displaced 400 people, damaged homes and prompted helicopter drops.

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Two firefighters died in Gironde, France, when their truck caught fire on July 21, 2026.
The Guadalajara wildfire in Spain burned about 32,000 hectares, prompting evacuations in 34 municipalities.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reported 22 major wildfires in Spain in 2026 and 100,000 hectares burned before the peak season.
Meteo France said a 2,500-hectare blaze in Var displaced 400 people, damaged homes and prompted helicopter drops.