More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Summary
More than 250,000 people have left their homes because of wildfires in south-west France and Spain. Firefighters are still struggling to control many fires due to strong winds and hot weather, while emergency measures like evacuations and military help are in place.Key Facts
- Over 200,000 people were evacuated from the Gironde and Landes regions in France.
- More than 50,000 people fled wildfires near Madrid and Ávila in Spain.
- The French military is assisting firefighters by clearing vegetation and creating fire breaks.
- The city of Bordeaux is 25 to 30 miles away from the fires, but smoke is blowing toward the city.
- One man in his 70s died in a wildfire in the Valencia region of Spain.
- Weather changes in Spain, including less wind and higher humidity, have helped firefighters make progress.
- The final stage of the Tour de France race was shortened to free security forces for wildfire response.
- French President Emmanuel Macron plans an emergency meeting to address the ongoing fires.
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