Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come
Summary
Large wildfires have been burning in parts of France and Spain, causing people to evacuate and filling the sky with smoke. Firefighters from different European countries are working to control the fires, while experts warn that hotter weather increases the chance of more wildfires.Key Facts
- Wildfires have affected the Gironde region and the Var department in southwest France.
- France is dealing with its largest wildfire since 1949, which is now under control but not fully out.
- Central Spain has seen large fires near Madrid, but the situation is improving and some evacuees have returned home.
- New fire outbreaks continue in other Spanish provinces such as Leon and Caceres.
- Firefighters from across Europe are helping to fight the fires.
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, making the region hotter and drier.
- Rising temperatures, drought, and strong winds increase the risk of wildfires in southern Europe.
- The number of days with dangerous conditions for fires in summer has more than doubled since the early 1980s.
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