Thousands flee as wildfires hit Europe | ABC NEWS

Tens of thousands of people have fled south-west France to escape out of control wildfires, with French President Emmanuel Macron requesting help from the European Union as heatwave conditions continue to grip the continent.

The evacuation comes as Spain declares a national emergency over fires for the very first time, as blazes spread beyond the capital of Madrid.

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