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What causes wildfires?
Wildfires, like the one tragically affecting Lisa Fryett and Simon Batchelor in Spain, are often sparked by human activity, such as discarded cigarettes or campfires. However, natural causes like lightning strikes can also ignite them. Dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds, common in Mediterranean regions, create a perfect environment for fires to spread rapidly and become devastating.
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