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Smoke rises from the uncontrolled Burgohondo wildfire in Spain's Ávila province. The blaze has burned up to 15,000 hectares, forced 5,000 evacuations, and confined 8,600 people . Spain has declared a national emergency—the first for a wildfire—as officials warn the fire is "beyond the capacity of firefighters to contain" . The UME has assumed command.
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LIVE | View of Burgohondo Wildfire as Spain Declares National Emergency | AC113
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