Mass evacuations across France and Spain due to severe wildfires
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Emergency services in France and Spain
France and Spain
July 2026
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Over 330,000 people evacuated across France and Spain due to wildfires. The Gironde region in France and Avila province in Spain are severely affected. Travel disruptions and emergency declarations are ongoing.
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