More than 360,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and Spain
Summary
Massive wildfires in parts of France and Spain have forced over 360,000 people to leave their homes. The fires, worsened by intense heatwaves, have burned large areas of land and stretched firefighting resources, raising concerns about future wildfire risks due to climate change.Key Facts
- More than 360,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain because of wildfires.
- In France’s Gironde region, 250,000 people have been evacuated and about 42,000 hectares (103,780 acres) have burned.
- The fires are moving toward Bordeaux, a major wine-producing city, which is preparing to house evacuees.
- The World Meteorological Organization reported that last month was the hottest June on record for western Europe.
- French authorities have deployed 1,500 military personnel, 1,700 security forces, and 1,400 firefighters to fight the fires.
- The European Union sent five aircraft and two helicopters to help combat the fires in France.
- Spain declared a national emergency with over 116,000 people evacuated, mostly near Madrid and Valencia.
- Spanish firefighters found one man dead in his car; about 130,000 hectares have burned in Spain this year.
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