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Wildfires in France and Spain force thousands to evacuate their homes

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMassive forest fires are sweeping across southwestern France and central Spain, forcing over 200,000 people to evacuate their homes. In France, a significant blaze near Cap Ferret has consumed approximately 48 square miles, threatening upscale resorts and prompting EU reinforcements. Spain declared a national emergency for wildfires for the first time, with major blazes near Madrid and Ávila, exacerbated by a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. Dozens of firefighters have been injured across both countries, though no fatalities have been reported in France or Spain, with authorities believing the fires were accidentally started. Spain has recorded 1,140 square kilometres burned this year, with some regions experiencing their worst fires on record, while Italy is also battling wildfires in Sicily, resulting in one firefighter's death. In fullMore than 200,000 evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires tear through southern EuropeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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