France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave
Summary
Large wildfires are burning in southwest France near Bordeaux and central Spain near Madrid. These fires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes, and a new heatwave is expected to make the situation worse.Key Facts
- Wildfires are affecting southwest France and central Spain.
- Around 250,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes.
- The fires are some of the worst seen in decades in these regions.
- The fires are so large they are creating their own small weather systems.
- The fire events are happening during the summer holiday season.
- Authorities warn a new heatwave is coming, which could increase fire risks.
- Firefighters and local farmers are working hard to stop the fires from spreading.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting to address the crisis.
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