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The front page of La Vanguardia focuses heavily on the national emergency caused by widespread wildfires in Spain, particularly in the Madrid region, with reports of evacuations and international aid requests. Other prominent stories include the extreme heatwave affecting Europe, a trade dispute…

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National emergency declared for wildfires in Madrid ↗

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Spain has declared a national emergency due to intense wildfires in the Madrid region, requesting European Union assistance. Thousands have been evacuated, and multiple fires remain out of control despite efforts to contain them.

Two Madrid wildfires remain out of control ↗

Despite efforts to limit their spread, two major wildfires in the Madrid region continue to rage out of control, posing a significant threat to surrounding areas and leading to widespread evacuations.

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