France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live
Summary
Wildfires are burning strongly near Bordeaux, France, forcing thousands to leave their homes. In Spain, a national emergency was declared as fires close to Madrid and Ávila forced over 63,000 people to evacuate or stay indoors, with firefighters and the military working to control the blazes.Key Facts
- Thousands of people were evacuated from suburbs near Bordeaux, including Le Haillan, Eysines, and Merignac.
- Over 141,000 people have been evacuated from the Gironde and Landes regions in France.
- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the wildfires are at a level never seen before.
- The French army has been called in to help fight the fires.
- Spain declared a national emergency due to wildfires near Madrid and Ávila.
- More than 63,000 people in Spain were evacuated or told to stay indoors because of the fires.
- Spain’s national emergency declaration lets the central government take control from regional authorities.
- Spanish officials warned that the fires have reached a critical stage and firefighting resources are stretched.
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