Europe wildfires: More than 250,000 people forced to flee their homes

Published 25 July 2026 · europe

More than 250,000 people have been forced to leave homes and holiday resorts as fast-moving wildfires sweep parts of France and Spain. In France’s Gironde

More than 250,000 people have been forced to leave homes and holiday resorts as fast-moving wildfires sweep parts of France and Spain. In France’s Gironde and on the Cap Ferret peninsula, evacuations included nursing home residents as crews fought overnight to protect property; in Spain, bulldozers cut firebreaks to slow blazes moving towards Madrid. Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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