Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage

Wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate in France and triggering a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region. France 24 reports that Paris is seeking emergency assistance from the European Union to combat the blazes.

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