Wildfires in Spain and France force the evacuation of 200,000 people.
Nearly 200,000 people evacuated homes and resorts as wildfires burned in Spain and France, including near Madrid and Bordeaux.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:36 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Wildfires near Madrid and in southwestern France force tens of thousands to evacuate - AP News”
Wildfires near Madrid and in southwestern France force tens of thousands to evacuate
Key points
- Spain declares national emergency as 10,000 people evacuated near Madrid.
- In France, over 60,000 residents fled along the Atlantic coast.
- Italy, Greece, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia assist with firefighting aircraft.
- Copernicus: Europe warming; heat and dryness worsen wildfires this summer.
- Spain reports 1,140 square kilometers burned this year, fivefold of 2025 first half.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people”
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5 5 Wildfires in Spain and France force the evacuation of 200,000 people.
Nearly 200,000 people evacuated homes and resorts as wildfires burned in Spain and France, including near Madrid and Bordeaux.