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Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Alicia León And Teresa Medrano, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation, including personal stories of those affected, are available from KSAT 12's reporting on the wildfires in Spain and France.
A devastating wildfire situation is unfolding in Spain and France, with tens of thousands of hectares ravaged by flames. In central Spain, nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. In southwest France, the situation is also dire, with over 250,000 people displaced from their homes as the fire sweeps through the Bordeaux wine region.
Further details on the situation, including personal stories of those affected, are available from KSAT 12's reporting on the wildfires in Spain and France.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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