Spain declares state of emergency and France seeks EU help as wildfires rage
Summary
Wildfires driven by very hot weather and strong winds have spread across parts of western Europe. Spain declared a state of emergency in the Madrid area, and France asked the European Union for extra help fighting the fires, which have caused large evacuations and killed several firefighters.Key Facts
- Spain declared a state of emergency in its Madrid region due to wildfires.
- France sought emergency support from the European Union, which sent water-bombing aircraft.
- Thousands of tourists along France’s southwest coast were told to leave campsites and holiday homes.
- Eastern and southern France also suffered fires, with some homes destroyed near Cotignac.
- Italy is battling many fires in Sicily and Calabria, where some fires were set illegally.
- Three firefighters have died so far while fighting these fires in southern Europe.
- Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some affected areas.
- This year’s wildfire area burned in the EU is the second-largest ever recorded according to satellite data.
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