Wildfires in France and Spain reach critical levels
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French and Spanish emergency services
Bordeaux, France; Madrid, Spain
July 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/25/2026, 3:00:26 PM
French authorities evacuated thousands in Bordeaux suburbs due to unprecedented wildfires. Over 141,000 people evacuated in Gironde and Landes regions. Spanish firefighters struggle to contain wildfires near Madrid amid erratic winds.
- Earlier version 17/25/2026, 12:00:27 PM
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