Massive wildfires in France and Spain force hundreds of thousands to evacuate
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Firefighters and local authorities in France and Spain
France (Gironde, Landes) and Spain (Valencia, Madrid)
July 26, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/26/2026, 11:10:59 PM
Wildfires in France's Gironde region have forced 220,000 people to evacuate. Spain is also battling wildfires, with 76,000 evacuated. One death reported in Spain.
- Earlier version 17/26/2026, 10:50:59 PM