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26-Jul-21: 'Summer's most destructive wildfire to date finally contained'
ACN | Barcelona26 July 2021 08:15 PM
1,700 hectares of forest and agricultural land were burned in the counties of Conca de Barberà and Anoia by a blaze that began on Saturday. Nearby towns were confined and dozens of people evacuated. The heavy rain that fell today helped firefighters put out the flames,...
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POLITICS
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SOCIETY
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Firefighters contain major blaze as confinement of nearby towns is lifted
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BUSINESS
Experts say high electricity prices will last 'until end of year'
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CULTURE
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LIFE & STYLE
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SPORTS
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