Firefighters work to contain wildfires in France and Spain ahead of heatwave – Europe live
Gironde’s wildfire burned 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes, with 220,000 evacuated in France and 60,000 in Spain.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:28 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished07:28 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Firefighters hasten efforts to contain massive wildfires in France and Spain ahead of heatwave – Europe live”
Firefighters work to contain wildfires in France and Spain ahead of heatwave – Europe live
Key points
- France's Gironde blaze has burned 42,000 hectares and 240 houses destroyed.
- Around 220,000 people were evacuated in France; 60,000 in Spain.
- A heatwave returning this week could hinder firefighting efforts.
- Spain declares fourth heatwave of the summer, lasting at least until Sunday.
- Authorities warn air quality is degraded; millions advised to take precautions.
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Gironde’s wildfire burned 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes, with 220,000 evacuated in France and 60,000 in Spain.