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Smoke and flames rise as a wildfire advances near Burgohondo, Ávila province, Spain.

Video. Wildfire smoke: A health emergency beyond the flames, WHO warns

Updated: 29/07/2026 - 16:34 GMT+2

Wildfire smoke from southern Europe's fires is a growing health emergency, WHO warns, and public health authorities need to do more to inform and protect the most vulnerable.

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