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Death Toll from Floods in Spain Rises to 214

Nov 3, 2024

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said yesterday that the death toll from the devastating floods in Valencia has risen to 214. The Spanish minister said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to assist the searching and…

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Fire Engulfs 14-Storey Building in Spain, Killing 4

Feb 23, 2024

A fire erupted in a 14-storey building in the Campanar neighborhood of Valencia, Spain, rapidly spreading and trapping residents on their balconies. Emergency services, including firefighters and…

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Spain’s Valencia Forest Fire Rages On, Prompts Evacuations

Nov 3, 2023

A forest fire near Montitxelvo in the Valencia region of Spain, which started the previous day, is still burning. Despite the efforts of firefighters, strong winds caused the flames to spread through the night,…

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numerous wooden sculptures burned on last day of spain’s fallas festival

Mar 20, 2023

The two-week-long annual festival, Fallas, which is celebrated in Spain's Valencia to commemorate Saint Joseph, ended yesterday. As part of the traditional festival, parodic papier-maché, cardboard, and wooden sculptures that were displayed…