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France and Spain Wildfires Force More Than 250,000 to Evacuate
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Summary
- Wildfires forced roughly 197,000 people from homes in France and 70,000 in Spain.
- Spain declared its first national emergency over wildfires.
- France deployed 1,500 soldiers to support firefighters and evacuation efforts.
- Strong winds and heat-dried vegetation complicated efforts to contain the fires.
The question
Should European governments deploy military support earlier during extreme wildfires?
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