France's wildfire is rapidly spreading while tourists are evacuated in Spain
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Europe faces devastating wildfires in France and Spain, prompting evacuations.

In France, a wildfire exploded from a discarded cigarette, burning over 13,000 hectares and claiming one life, with significant injuries reported. "It's a scene of sadness and desolation," said the mayor of Jonquières.

Simultaneously, Spain has seen evacuations in Tarifa, where fire spread towards beach resorts amidst record high heat deaths this month.The heatwave has been intensified by climate change, with Europe warming faster than the global average. Emergency crews work tirelessly in both countries to control the devastating blazes.

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