Firefighters killed battling wildfire near Bordeaux airport as blazes rage across France

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Two firefighters were killed battling a wildfire near Bordeaux-Merignac Airport in southwestern France, officials said on Tuesday. The blaze, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon, caused significant disruption, including flight chaos at the airport.
Meanwhile, a wildfire in the Var department of southern France has burned through over 1,700 hectares and continues to spread. Authorities confirmed that the fire had already consumed 1,700 hectares by Tuesday evening and had not stopped advancing overnight. Nearly 1,000 firefighters, 350 vehicles, and 60 gendarmes, with reinforcements from different regions, are mobilized to fight the flames. The fire has left more than 2,300 homes without electricity.
In Spain, firefighters are tackling a major wildfire near Madrid, one of the most difficult they have faced this year. The fire has burned through over 30,000 hectares of forest, as revealed by drone footage.
French President Emmanuel Macron noted that France has not faced this many outbreaks of fire across the country since the end of World War II. The ongoing heatwave and dry conditions are contributing to the severe fire conditions across Europe.
In Germany, a battery storage facility fire in Bautzen has led to the evacuation of nearby residents due to the risk of explosion. In Finland, a large fire at a recycling plant in Vantaa is causing traffic disruptions due to smoke.
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