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- Wildfires have burned at least 42,000 hectares in France and 80,000 hectares in Spain, prompting the evacuation of more than 320,000 people.
- Two firefighters died in France and one in Italy while battling the blazes.
- The European Union deployed over 770 firefighters, 22 aircraft and five helicopters from 14 nations to assist the response.
- European Commission officials say about 96% of the wildfires are caused by human activity, including arson.
