More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening conditions forced fresh evacuations and authorities warned of a "difficult night". Fire-generated whirlwinds…
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Firefighters work at the scene of a wildfire, in Andernos-les-Bains in the Gironde department, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France on July 26, 2026. © Florion Goga, Reuters
French authorities ordered the evacuation of towns near the southwestern city of Bordeaux on Saturday "as a precaution", as…
In Spain, fires are continuing to rage in the Madrid area and in the province of Ávila, with thousands forced to flee their…
Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of France, Spain and Italy on…
More than 300,000 people have fled their homes or holiday accommodation as major wildfires continue to spread across France and…
Wildfires in France and Spain intensify, forcing over 300,000 evacuations as heatwaves, strong winds and record-burning areas…
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Europe wildfires: France and Spain evacuate 300,000 as blazes intensify
