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Firefighters use controlled burning to halt a wildfire that continues to spread near Cebreros, Spain. 28 July, 2026.

Video. France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of new heatwave

Updated: 28/07/2026 - 10:33 GMT+2

EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.

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