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Coverage dated July 28, 2026

Firefighters say they’ve never seen anything like Spain’s record blaze

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish firefighter Javier García has never faced anything like the record blaze raging near Madrid in his two decades protecting woodlands and rural communities. “This doesn’t have a precedent,” García told The Associated Press by phone before another long day ahead.

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  1. The Republic

    Firefighters say they’ve never seen anything like Spain’s record blaze (opens The Republic)

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    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish firefighter Javier García has never faced anything like the record blaze raging near Madrid in his two decades protecting woodlands and rural communities. “This doesn’t have a precedent,” García told The Associated Press by phone before another long day ahead.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

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