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The two gigantic fires that have been raging since 12 July in Gironde (south-west France) have burnt more than 19,000 hectares of forest and forced the evacuation of 34,000 people, according to the sub-prefect of Arcachon, Ronan Léaustic. SOUNDBITE
In the town of Orotova, Tenerife, the last epicentre of the fires which broke out on the island on Tuesday, is being tackled by the emergency services, who are making gains after better-than-expected weather overnight. Helicopters carrying water dampen the flames as large plumes of smoke can be seen rising from the hillside. IMAGES
A fire in progress since Monday afternoon has spread over 400 hectares of vegetation and forest in Saumos (Gironde) and has forced evacuations. IMAGES
Firefighters continue to battle to keep a fire under control in Bejís (east Spain), where the rain has helped to reduce the flames according to official sources. The wildfire burnt more than 9500 hectares, forcing evacuation of around 1500 people. IMAGES
Protesters are confronted by the police as they gather in central Barcelona to demand the release of Pablo Hasel, a rapper who was jailed for controversial tweets. Known for his hard-left views, Hasel was handed a ninth-month sentence over tweets glorifying terrorism and videos inciting violence, a decision that has sparked outrage in Spain. IMAGES
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