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Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Alicia León And Teresa Medrano, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 79-year-old retiree, Elvira Menéndez, is grateful her house was spared, but is concerned for others who were not as fortunate.
Residents in Spain and France have been affected by deadly wildfires. A 79-year-old retiree, Elvira Menéndez, is grateful her house was spared, but is concerned for others who were not as fortunate. The wildfires have caused significant damage, forcing many people to flee their homes.
In central Spain, nearly 90,000 people have been displaced, while in southwest France, over 250,000 people have fled. Further details about the situation and the stories of those affected are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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