Mass evacuations continue as historic wildfires spread across France and Spain

Unprecedented wildfires across southwestern France and central Spain have displaced over 325,000 people. In France, blazes in Gironde remain roughly 15 kilometres from Bordeaux, forcing nearly 200,000 residents from their homes. President Emmanuel Macron promised reconstruction assistance, while defense officials warned that shifting weather conditions will prolong the crisis.

In Spain, total scorched land exceeded 77,000 hectares. Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen described the Ávila wildfire as "the largest forest fire" in Spain's recent history. About 120,000 residents remain evacuated or confined, including 16,000 in Vall d'Uixó. King Felipe VI called for political unity, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reiterated calls for a national climate change strategy.

Sources: Expresso, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).