What to Know About the Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
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Wildfires are burning in France and Spain right now.
The weather is very hot and dry this summer.
More than ten thousand people had to leave their homes.
Tourists also had to move to safe places too.
Firefighters are working hard to stop the fire.
Many planes are dropping water on the trees.
The wind makes the fire spread quickly.
The government told people to stay away from the forest.
It is a difficult matter for the fire teams because of the wind.
Everyone hopes that it will rain soon.
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