Massive Wildfires in France and Spain Cause Widespread Evacuations and Casualties
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French and Spanish authorities, Firefighters
Bordeaux (France), Madrid (Spain)
July 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/25/2026, 11:10:18 PM
Over 250,000 people evacuated in France and Spain due to record-breaking wildfires. Three firefighters have died in the line of duty. European Union is providing aerial firefighting support. Over 50,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.
- Earlier version 17/25/2026, 11:00:23 PM
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