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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person talks to a local police officer after the effects of the rains in the ravine area in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

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Spain: Storm Claudia Damages Andalusia, especially in Huelva 2

Storm Claudia began retreating from the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday. November 16, after causing thousands of incidents over the weekend, following several days of heavy rain with accumulations exceeding 200 liters in large areas. The region of Andalusia bore the brunt of the storm, accounting for a total of 1,400 incidents. While serious incidents were largely avoided across the country, the province of Huelva experienced significant flooding on Saturday, November 15.

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Spain: Storm Claudia Damages Andalusia, especially in Huelva

Storm Claudia began retreating from the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday. November 16, after causing thousands of incidents over the weekend, following several days of heavy rain with accumulations exceeding 200 liters in large areas. The region of Andalusia bore the brunt of the storm, accounting for a total of 1,400 incidents. While serious incidents were largely avoided across the country, the province of Huelva experienced significant flooding on Saturday, November 15.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Extremadura

Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds caused significant disruption in Spain’s Extremadura region on Wednesday, November 5. The city of Cáceres was particularly hard hit, receiving 18 liters of rain in just half an hour, which led to localized flooding, fallen branches, and damage to cars and businesses. Due to an orange alert for rain issued by AEMET, all afternoon academic activities at the University of Extremadura were suspended.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 2

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 3

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 4

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers unblock a garage after the rains, October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers in a street flooded with water after the rains on October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

A man in a waterlogged street after rains on October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

Two UME vehicles assist in the cleanup of Ibiza after the rains, October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

A waterlogged playground after rains on October 1, 2025 in Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers unblock a garage after the rains, October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

A waterlogged street after rains on October 1, 2025 in Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers in a street flooded with water after the rains on October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers unblock a garage after the rains, October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 3

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 2

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Floods Bajo Huerva – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away

Storm Gabrielle caused extensive damage across several municipalities in Zaragoza, including Cuarte de Huerva, Cadrete, María de Huerva, on Sunday, September 28. The storm brought heavy rainfall, with Cuarte de Huerva recording 20 liters per square meter in just 15 minutes. The resulting widespread flooding left streets submerged, swept away dozens of cars, and forced the evacuation of the multi-purpose pavilion in María de Huerva.

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM