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Major fires erupted across multiple European locations on Tuesday, with authorities in Finland, Spain, and Germany reporting significant blazes in Seinäjoki, Lleida, Madrid, and Cloppenburg.
In Seinäjoki, Finland, a large fire destroyed two connected buildings totaling 800 square meters on Vaasantie Street, including a greenhouse and a storage or retail structure. The blaze, which drew 11 fire trucks, police, and ambulances, is suspected to be arson, according to Henri Pajander, the on-duty fire chief of the South Ostrobothnia Rescue Department. No injuries were reported, though the smoke was highly visible. Pajander confirmed the buildings were unoccupied and likely unused, with extensive damage sustained .
In Lleida, Spain, a forest fire near Treguany in the Baronía de Rialb was stabilized by 19:20 after breaking out around 16:07, reportedly sparked by lightning. Initial response included 78 firefighters, 21 ground units, two planes, and five helicopters. The fire burned an oak forest in a hard-to-access area, with aerial units confirming a single blaze in the Comaferrera ditch zone .
In Madrid, a wildfire in Santa María de la Alameda prompted the confinement of residents in La Paradilla and the La Estación urbanization due to smoke. The blaze, which began around 17:30, was fought by six aerial and 14 ground units, with additional aerial support requested from Castilla-La Mancha and the central government. The area is near Valdemaqueda, severely affected by earlier summer fires .
In Cloppenburg, Germany, a fire in a large pig barn killed hundreds of animals and caused at least €2 million in damage. Around 170 firefighters with 25 vehicles and a ladder truck responded, with police investigating the cause .
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