Spanish Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Firefighters Adapt Tactics
A record wildfire near Madrid has consumed 500 square kilometers, prompting the evacuation of 25,000 people. Firefighters are now prioritizing life-saving measures over traditional firefighting tactics due to the blaze's unprecedented ferocity.
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‘No matter what you do, you can’t put it out’: Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
Record Wildfire Near Madrid Forces Evacuations and Changes Firefighting Tactics
‘No matter what you do, you can’t put it out’: Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
‘No matter what you do, you can’t put it out’: Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
‘No matter what you do, you can’t put it out’: Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
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