Andalucía forest fires rise 53% year-on-year
Emergency crews handled eight small outbreaks daily between January and July, pushing the total burned area to 17,178 hectares. The figure is 53% higher than the same period last year.
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Málaga province braces for temperatures up to 45°C
The Guadalhorce valley hits 45°C today, with coastal towns peaking at 34-38°C. Aemet's orange warning runs until Friday.
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