France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Summary
Wildfires are spreading in parts of France and Spain, causing many people to evacuate. Authorities worry that a new heatwave, with very high temperatures, could make the fires worse or start new ones.Key Facts
- Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated from tourist areas in southwestern France, and more than 250,000 have fled the Gironde region.
- The Gironde area, known for wine and including the city of Bordeaux, is the worst hit in France.
- France expects a fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures up to 40°C (104°F).
- Spain has evacuated about 116,000 people, but some have returned home as fires are partly controlled.
- Large areas of land, around 800 square kilometers (310 square miles), have burned in central Spain.
- Firefighters continue to fight fires near major cities like Madrid and towns in provinces such as Toledo and Avila.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the fires a clear sign of climate change effects.
- Officials have banned public events in some parts of France to reduce risks during the heatwave.
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