Wildfires force evacuation of Cap Ferret resort on Atlantic coast

Tens of thousands ordered to safety in France and Spain as fires rage in summer of extreme heat

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires

At least 10,000 people have been evacuated following wildfires in the central region of Madrid.

Spain, France wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate

Spain’s government declared a national emergency on Friday after wildfires forced the evacuation of some 10,000 people in the central region of Madrid, while in southern France around 40,000 people also had to flee. Fire there has ravaged over 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres), French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said, saying the blaze was “the largest of the season”. “As I speak, gradually, 40,000 people have either been evacuated or are currently being evacuated,” he added, saying there had...

By Associated Press

France battles escalating wildfire crisis

Following intense wildfires earlier this week, authorities have ordered evacuations across the villages of Lège-Cap-Ferret, with more than 20,000 people already forced to flee. The situation remains critical, as at least 4,800 hectares have been consumed by the flames. Caitlin Brown has more.

By FRANCE24

Spain invokes first wildfire emergency as fires rage across Europe; over 10,000 evacuated

Spain declared a national emergency due to widespread wildfires. France requested European Union assistance for a major blaze near Bordeaux. Tens of thousands were evacuated from affected tourist and residential areas. This crisis highlights the intensifying impact of climate change on southern Europe. The region is experiencing record-breaking heat and drought conditions.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires continue to rage near Madrid

More than 10,000 people have been evacuated so far as firefighters continue efforts to contain the blazes.

Spain Declares National Emergency Over Wildfires Amid Europe Heatwave

French authorities ordered the total evacuation of nealy 40,00 people in the Cap Ferret peninsula, while more than 10,000 people were evacuated from the west of Madrid, Spain.

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate

More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.

Spain declares emergency as wildfires force thousands of evacuations

Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time on Friday and France asked for help from the European Union to tackle a blaze on the Atlantic coast as searing heat fuelled fires across Europe and forced tens of thousands of evacuations. French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, […]

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

This is the first national emergency declaration linked to a wildfire in Spain, said authorities.

Wildfires sweeping through parts of Europe force thousands of people to flee

Three firefighters have been killed as southern Europe endures more severe heat.

Over 43,000 evacuated as wildfires tear through France's major tourist destination

Authorities order total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as EU activates civil protection mechanism

By Reuters

Spain declares emergency as wildfires threaten Madrid region

The Spanish government declared a national emergency late Thursday after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighboring province of Ávila, forcing...