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Nearly 4,000 soldiers aid in fighting wildfires tearing across Spain

By Miguel Macias

Published August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT

Wildfires are tearing across Spain, killing several people and scorching nearly 1,500 square miles. This year's fire season is already among the country's worst on record.

Miguel Macias

Miguel Macias is a Senior Producer at All Things Considered, where he is proud to work with a top-notch team to shape the content of the daily show.

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