Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula
Summary
Wildfires have caused the evacuation of around 40,000 people on the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwestern France. The fires have also spread in Spain and Italy, killing four firefighters and destroying many homes. European countries are dealing with record heat and severe fire outbreaks, and the EU is providing support to help fight the flames.Key Facts
- About 40,000 people were evacuated from the Cap Ferret peninsula in France due to wildfire.
- Over 25,000 acres of land have burned in southwestern France, with 80 homes damaged or destroyed.
- Three firefighters died in southern Europe battling wildfires, and one firefighter died in Italy.
- Spain declared a state of emergency near Madrid, evacuating more than 10,000 people.
- France requested help from the European Union, which sent three water-bombing planes.
- The heatwave in France caused 5,700 more deaths than usual last month, with record-high temperatures.
- Fires are also severe in Italy, where arson involving animals was reported.
- The European Forest Fire Information System says this year’s burned land area in the EU is the second largest ever recorded.
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