France and Spain continue to battle fires as new heatwave looms
Summary
France and Spain are fighting very large wildfires that have destroyed homes and forced many people to leave their homes. A new heatwave is expected soon, which could make the fires worse. European countries are sending help, including planes to drop water on the fires.Key Facts
- A huge fire near Bordeaux, France, has burned about 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) and forced 220,000 people to evacuate.
- Another fire in the Landes region of France is now contained but still dangerous.
- In Spain, fires west of Madrid have led to the evacuation of about 60,000 people.
- The fires have destroyed homes and campsites, causing significant loss to residents.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish officials warned that the next weeks will be difficult due to heat and fire conditions.
- The European Union is sending extra water-bombing planes to help fight the fires.
- New heatwaves are expected in France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
- The large fires are creating their own weather patterns, including lightning storms that can start new fires.
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