Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears

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Spanish authorities have allowed thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires to return home as restrictions were lifted in several regions. The Madrid region alone saw 24,000 residents return, while lockdowns on another 20,000 were also lifted. However, Spain and France are facing a new heatwave, raising concerns about the potential for further wildfires. The Burgohondo fire in Ávila province has already burned over 43,000 hectares, making it the largest recorded wildfire in Spanish history.