Deadly wildfires rage in France and Spain, over 100,000 evacuated
Deadly wildfires in southwestern France and the Madrid region of Spain have forced the evacuation of over 100,000 people. French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the military to mobilise.
Massive fires in southwestern France
Devastating wildfires continue to rage in the Gironde department of southwestern France, threatening villages and approaching the city of Bordeaux. Authorities have evacuated more than 100,000 people. On Friday, President Emmanuel Macron ordered the military to mobilise to assist in firefighting and relief efforts for residents.
Evacuations in Spain
In Spain, the situation is also critical – tens of thousands of people in the Madrid region have received evacuation orders. Large fires west of the capital threaten a suburban town, prompting authorities to carry out a large-scale evacuation.
Broader situation
The wildfires have also affected parts of Italy, although precise information on casualties or damage in that country has not yet been released. Overall, the fires have caused fatalities, but the exact number of deaths is currently unknown. Evacuations and firefighting operations continue in all affected countries.
