Total evacuations exceed 300,000 as wildfires rage across France and Spain
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as severe wildfires continue to spread, with President Emmanuel Macron calling them the worst since World War II.
More than 300,000 people have now been evacuated across France and Spain in one of the largest emergency displacements in modern European history. French President Emmanuel Macron characterized the wildfires as the most severe since the end of World War II.
Firefighters in France have observed rare "fire clouds" forming above the blazes, complicating containment efforts as flames continue to threaten areas near Bordeaux. The European Union previously warned that its emergency response capacities are severely strained, with over 122,000 hectares consumed across both countries. Emergency services are bracing for further pressure as meteorologists forecast a fourth summer heatwave starting Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Sources: Point, Ukrinform
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Earlier coverage
- Jul 27, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCEU emergency systems strained as wildfires rage in France and Spain
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