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Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux

Spain and France are getting ready for very hot weather. Temperatures will go over 40 degrees Celsius in some places. This heatwave is making it hard for firefighters. They are trying to stop a big fire near Bordeaux.

The fire is moving closer to the city. People are worried because the hot weather makes it hard to control the fire. Firefighters are working hard, but the heat makes their job more difficult. Everyone hopes the fire will stop soon.

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