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South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since records began in 1904, with Yangsan reaching 42.5°C on Sunday. The extreme heat wave has triggered emergency government operations and raised concerns about further temperature increases.
Spain has evacuated approximately 950 people from 12 villages after a significant wildfire erupted in a national park bordering Portugal. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned of an extremely tense wildfire situation as Spain battles multiple blazes.
Spain is contending with its largest recorded wildfire as blazes across central provinces have consumed more than 77,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people from 46 municipalities.