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Firefighters were scrambling to contain blazes that were moving toward major cities. Some 200,000 people have evacuated or sheltered at home.

By Claire Moses and Carlos Barragán

Bordeaux Suburbs at Risk as 200,000 Flee Fires in France, Spain

More than 200,000 people fled towns in central Spain and southern France overnight as uncontrolled wildfires moved ever closer to the cities of Madrid and Bordeaux.

By Samy Adghirni and Clara Hernanz Lizarraga

Firefighters in France 'overwhelmed' by uncontrollable blaze: 'I'll admit, this fire scares me'

Over 141,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in the southwest as a dangerous fire that has burned almost 20,000 hectares of forest threatens to reach the city of Bordeaux.

Fast-moving wildfires displace thousands in France, including wine capital of Bordeaux, and Spain

Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which have been fuelled by high temperatures and possibly the long-term effects of climate change.

Europe wildfires rage on, forcing 200,000 from homes

Hot, arid weather and strong winds have continued to fuel wildfires in France, Spain and Italy, devastating huge swaths of land and forcing mass evacuations. As national emergencies are declared, the danger remains.

Wildfires in Spain: Record temparatures accelerate spread of blazes

Another 25,000 people were evacuated from villages near Madrid threatened by wildfires, bringing the total who have fled to 70,000, Spain's government delegate to Madrid said on Saturday. The latest evacuations took place in the Valle del Tietar area of Avila province west of the capital, as well as two villages in the Madrid region, the official, Francisco Martin, told journalists.

By FRANCE24

Mapped: The areas in France and Spain affected by raging wildfires

French prime minster Lecornu said the fires have reached ‘a level that has never been seen before’

By Maira Butt

Suburbs around Bordeaux evacuated as wildfires rage

Thousands of people were evacuated from suburbs near Bordeaux on Saturday as wildfires in areas around the city in southwest France showed no signs of abating. Sophie Brocas, who heads the local administration of La Nouvelle-Aquitaine et de la Gironde, which covers the Bordeaux region, said the areas of Le Haillan, Eysines and Merignac were […]

Climate change 'exacerbating' drought across Europe, scientists say

Climate change is exacerbating drought in Europe as extreme heat evaporates water supplies, scientists said in a study published this week, with low water levels disrupting shipping, farming and industry in countries including Romania and Greece.

By RFI

Level of wildfires 'never been seen before' - French PM

French authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux today as wildfires ⁠in areas around the city showed no signs of abating.

Wildfires in France and central Spain force evacuation of 200,000 people

Despite the unprecedented wildfires in the south-west, a French foreign minister has urged tourists not to cancel their travel plans.

Italy sends firefighting aircraft to battle Tunisia wildfires

Italian, Tunisian aircraft support crews fighting 2 blazes that have been burning for days in western Kef province

By Anadolu Agency

Spain braces for strong winds as wildfires force mass evacuations

Firefighters battling Spain's worst wildfire crisis on record faced a critical test Saturday as authorities warned that strengthening winds could fuel massive blazes burning w...

Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200,000 to flee

Thick black ash coated roof terraces of houses in the north of the centre of Madrid, an AFP journalist saw, with residents forced to keep their windows closed by the smell of throat-irritating smoke. The post Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200,000 to flee appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Fiery nightmare in France: Seven municipalities evacuated as wildfire approaches Bordeaux

The blaze has burned 190,000 acres and destroyed around 100 buildings. President Macron has called for military assistance The post Fiery nightmare in France: Seven municipalities evacuated as wildfire approaches Bordeaux appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

80,000 flee raging wildfires in France and Spain

Large forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 80,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the touristic Cap Ferret peninsula on France’s Atlantic coast.