Firefighters put out Costa Brava wildfire after it burns 420 hectares
Blaze that began on Friday thought to have been caused by cigarette butt
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Wildfire in Costa Brava under control after two days
415 hectares burnt, mostly affecting forests in Cap de Creus natural park
Wildfire in Costa Brava stabilized after burning 415 hectares
Some people in residential areas are still evacuated or confined
Most of wildfire in Costa Brava stabilized as some evacuated allowed to return home
Perimeter of flames remain similar during whole day at 420 hectares
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Cigarette butt thought to have caused disaster, which mostly affects Cap de Creus natural park
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