At least 1 dead, more than 300,000 evacuated amid wildfires in Spain, France

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   France is expected to get its fourth heatwave this week. At least one person is dead and more than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to burn through thousands of hectares, officials from both countries said on Sunday. A 78-year-old man died in the Spanish town of Manises, northwest of Valencia, in an area affected by a wildfire, according to the local fire brigade. The victim had reduced mobility and was caught in the blaze near his orchard, officials said. The fire is now under control and the town has declared two days of official mourning.

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   France is expected to get its fourth heatwave this week. At least one person is dead and more than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to burn through thousands of hectares, officials from both countries said on Sunday. A 78-year-old man died in the Spanish town of Manises, northwest of Valencia, in an area affected by a wildfire, according to the local fire brigade. The victim had reduced mobility and was caught in the blaze near his orchard, officials said. The fire is now under control and the town has declared two days of official mourning.

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   France is expected to get its fourth heatwave this week. At least one person is dead and more than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to burn through thousands of hectares, officials from both countries said on Sunday. A 78-year-old man died in the Spanish town of Manises, northwest of Valencia, in an area affected by a wildfire, according to the local fire brigade. The victim had reduced mobility and was caught in the blaze near his orchard, officials said. The fire is now under control and the town has declared two days of official mourning.

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   France is expected to get its fourth heatwave this week. At least one person is dead and more than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to burn through thousands of hectares, officials from both countries said on Sunday. A 78-year-old man died in the Spanish town of Manises, northwest of Valencia, in an area affected by a wildfire, according to the local fire brigade. The victim had reduced mobility and was caught in the blaze near his orchard, officials said. The fire is now under control and the town has declared two days of official mourning.

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