France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe
Summary
France and Spain are seeing some relief from large wildfires that have caused mass evacuations, but fires continue in other parts of Europe including the UK, Greece, Portugal, and Turkey. The wildfires have been severe this year, with damage to homes, large areas of forest, and loss of life, while climate change is increasing the risk and intensity of these fires.Key Facts
- A major wildfire in southwestern France is no longer spreading, giving hope that the situation is improving.
- Over 220,000 people were evacuated in France near Bordeaux, with more than 200 homes destroyed and two firefighters killed.
- Spain lifted a state of emergency near Madrid after most of the 60,000 evacuated residents were allowed to return.
- Spain’s Avila region is experiencing its largest wildfire on record, burning 50,000 hectares.
- New fires in Spain’s Fermoselle area have forced another evacuation of over 600 people.
- Greece has seen three firefighters die while fighting wildfires, with mass evacuations on the island of Crete.
- Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in the UK, Portugal, and Turkey.
- Experts say climate change is making wildfires in Europe more frequent and intense by drying out vegetation.
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