Video. Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park
Briefly

A large wildfire is affecting a national park in Catalonia, forcing six nearby villages to stay indoors due to concerns about strong winds possibly exacerbating the situation. The regional government has requested assistance from Spain's Emergency Military Unit, which specializes in rapid response to such emergencies. Recently, Spain has recorded its highest temperatures ever for June, and meteorologists have attributed this extreme heat to the ongoing effects of climate change.
A significant blaze is ongoing between Paũls and Alfara de Carles, leading to strict precautions in six surrounding villages due to fears of worsening conditions.
Catalonia's regional government has enlisted the support of Spain's Emergency Military Unit to assist in controlling the fire threatening the national park.
The extreme heat experienced in Spain, the highest for June on record, is being linked to the ongoing impacts of climate change.
Read at euronews
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