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Wildfires near Madrid and in southwestern France force over 80,000 to evacuate

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More than 40,000 people are being evacuated from the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwest France as forest fires continue to spread across the region. The emergency measures were initiated to ensure public safety as the flames move through the popular tourist destination.

Authorities report that the wildfires have already consumed over 10,000 hectares of land. The situation remains critical as emergency services work to contain the blaze amidst the ongoing threat to the area.

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