France and Spain battle wildfires - in pictures
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A wildfire ravaging the forest north of the Arcachon Basin since July 22 is now threatening the outskirts of Bordeaux, France. AFP -
People displaced by the wildfires are being housed at an exhibition centre in Bordeaux. AFP -
Burnt cars following a wildfire in Gironde's Le Porge commune in France. AFP -
The Paris Fire Brigade in action at Marcheprime, west of Bordeaux. AFP -
Smoke from nearby 'unpredictable' wildfires cover the Bordeaux city skyline on July 26. AFP -
Wildfires have also broken out in Spain, with firefighters from the Castilla-y-Leon Military Emergencies unit battling blazes in a forest next to La Atalaya residential area, 80km west of Madrid. AFP -
In western Madrid, two wildfires merged into a massive blaze on July 24, with residents helping to water the soil in the industrial area of San Martin de Valdeiglesias. AFP -
A Community of Madrid forest ranger rescues a dog from a house evacuated due to the San Martin de Valdeiglesias wildfire. AFP -
Queen Letizia of Spain visits evacuees from the Madrid wildfire who are sheltered at La Chopera sports centre in Villamanta. AFP -
Smoke rises from a wildfire progressing in Betxi, Spain. Reuters -
A hydroplane sprays water to extinguish a fire in Betxi, Castellon. EPA -
Martin de Valdeiglesias residents help Spain's Military Emergencies unit tackle the wildfire in wooded areas. Reuters
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