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Massive Wildfires Rage Across Catalonia, Forcing 50,000 Evacuations
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First reported by Mako · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
A severe heatwave has sparked massive wildfires in Catalonia, Spain, burning over 20,000 hectares and forcing 50,000 people to evacuate. Firefighters and rescue teams are battling the flames amid difficult weather conditions to protect residents and contain the disaster.
- 01A prolonged heatwave has caused massive wildfires across Spain, mainly in Catalonia.
- 02Over 20,000 hectares of land have been destroyed by the fires.
- 03About 50,000 residents have been evacuated from affected towns.
- 04Social media footage shows intense flames and thick smoke near homes.
- 05Hundreds of firefighters and aircraft are battling the fires under harsh conditions.
- 06Emergency services continue evacuations and firefighting efforts amid strong winds and heat.
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