Massive wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures and dry conditions have forced 320,000 evacuations in France and Spain, with another heatwave threatening firefighting efforts.
Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control
Jul 28, 2026
11:37 am
What's the storyEuropean Union officials have warned that wildfires could still be burning until early November.
Firefighters in France and Spain are rushing to bring massive wildfires, which have forced nearly 300,000 people to evacuate their homes, under control before another heatwave later this week.
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