Massive wildfires continue to ravage France and Spain, forcing over 330,000 evacuations
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Laurent Nunez (French Interior Minister), Pedro Sanchez (Spanish Prime Minister)
France and Spain
July 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/27/2026, 4:41:10 PM
French and Spanish authorities report over 330,000 people have been forced to flee due to wildfires. The Gironde region in France and areas around Madrid and Valencia in Spain are severely affected. International assistance has been deployed to support firefighting efforts.
- Earlier version 17/27/2026, 4:31:00 PM
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