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Wildfires in France and Spain reach critical levels
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Story essentials
French and Spanish emergency services
Bordeaux, France; Madrid, Spain
July 2026
Original reports
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.
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 17/25/2026, 12:00:27 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.