Wildfires in Spain and France force the evacuation of 200,000 people.
They publishedWildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people
First reportAP News · 24 Jul, 09:36Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 25 Jul, 07:41Z
Span22 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Nearly 200,000 people evacuated homes and resorts as wildfires burned in Spain and France, including near Madrid and Bordeaux.
Why
Authorities say climate-linked drought and heatwaves have heightened wildfire risk, while the Madrid fire exceeded firefighters’ containment capacity.
Watch
France deployed the army and requested EU assistance as evacuations continue and fires persist in Gironde and Landes.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- Nearly 200,000 people forced from homes and holiday resorts in Spain and France.
- Madrid wildfire near the capital reaching peak and beyond firefighters' containment capacity.
- France evacuates thousands near Bordeaux as fires persist in Gironde and Landes.
- French army drafted in; EU assistance requested as heatwaves and drought intensify.
- Authorities cite climate-linked drought and heatwaves as heightening wildfire risk this year.