More than 20,000 evacuated after intense wildfire in France

Reception centres open to thousands of evacuees after blaze begins in pine forest 45km west of Bordeaux Europe live – latest updates More than 20,000 people, including thousands of tourists from campsites and other holiday accommodation, have been evacuated as a “particularly intense” wildfire advances on the Atlantic coast of south-west France, authorities have said. The blaze, which began in dense pine forest near the village of Saumos about 40km (25 miles) west of Bordeaux and just north...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent

Spain and France battle raging wildfires, face high risk of more

A wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara region has burned 32,000 hectares, in one of the country's largest recorded blazes.

Europe wildfires prompt evacuations in France, Spain, Italy

Fires are blazing across several European countries as the continent braces for another heat wave. In 2026, wildfires have already burnt more land in Europe than the annual average over the past two decades.

In pictures: Wildfires ravage parts of southern France

Thousands of people were evacuated in southwest France on Thursday, as a wildfire ravaged a seaside pine forest. Hundreds of firefighters were battling the fire, which started around midday on Wednesday. FRANCE 24 looks at some of the most striking images of the fire.

By FRANCE 24

More than 20,000 evacuated as southern Europe ravaged by huge wildfires amid scorching 43C heatwave

As southern Europe experiences yet another heatwave exceeding 40C, wildfires are raging across Sicily

By Alex Croft

More than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreads

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people from homes and campsites near France’s Atlantic coast, as extreme heat and deepening drought fuelled fires across Europe and scientists warned climate change was worsening the continent’s water shortages. Across Europe, three heatwaves in succession this season have intensified drought, strained water supplies and left vegetation […]

Wildfire in France: at least 12,000 evacuated in the south-west

A fierce wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France has led to the evacuation of a further 7,000 people on Thursday, bringing the total number of tourists and residents moved to 12,000, local authorities said.

By RFI

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe

France and Spain are ablaze, as thousands of residents are fleeing their homes

In southern France, at least 7,000 people were evacuated today as a precaution, bringing the total number of tourists and residents who have left their homes to 12,000 - Three firefighters have lost their lives in recent days The post France and Spain are ablaze, as thousands of residents are fleeing their homes appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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12,000 evacuated as wildfires spread across France’s Gironde region

About 12,000 people have been evacuated from the south-west of France and authorities are moving 8,800 others as wildfires spread in the Gironde region, the local prefect has said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh