Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire burns out of control
Summary
A large wildfire in southwestern France has burned about 4,600 hectares of forest and forced 10,000 people to leave their homes. Authorities say strong winds are making the fire worse, and emergency teams are working to control it while making changes to nearby events like the Tour de France.Key Facts
- The wildfire is in the Aspres region near the Spanish border.
- About 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages were evacuated.
- The fire has burned around 4,600 hectares of forest in the French Pyrénées foothills.
- Strong winds on July 6, 2026, are expected to make the fire spread more.
- The Tour de France stage near the fire is closed to the public, and team vehicles will be limited.
- In Spain, the fire burned 2,200 hectares mostly in a protected area but is now stable.
- A man in Catalonia was arrested, suspected of causing the fire by using a power tool near the road.
- Another wildfire in eastern Spain forced 500 people to evacuate a national park with cork oak trees.
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