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Firefighters are using controlled burns to halt a wildfire that continues to spread near Cebreros, in the province of Ávila, Spain, on Tuesday 28 July.

Video. Spanish PM calls out climate denial after devastating week of fires

Updated: 28/07/2026 - 18:14 GMT+2

Sánchez said climate denial makes Spain more vulnerable as the opposition accused the government of mishandling the initial emergency response.

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