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An unusually dry winter across parts of the south of Europe has reduced moisture in the soil and raised fears of a repeat of 2022, when 785,000 hectares were destroyed in Europe.
Spain's first major wildfire of the year raged in the eastern Valencia region on Friday, destroying more than 3 000 hectares (7 413 acres) of forest and forcing 1 500 residents to abandon their homes, authorities said.