June 26, 2017 6:15 AM

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Spain: Major forest fire forced evacuation of more than 1,500 people

A major forest fire in southern Spain has forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from homes, campsites and hotels. <br/><br/>According to a government official, the blaze was spotted on Saturday night in the Moguer region in Huelva, Andaluc'a. <br/><br/>Emergency services had deployed 11 planes, 10 helicopters and dozens of land vehicles against the flames in a joint military-civilian operation. About 750 people are being housed temporarily in sports centres.<br/>'<br/>The fire could threaten the Do'ana national park, an important wildlife reserve home to numerous endangered species including the Iberian lynx and Spanish imperial eagle.

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