France and Spain Battle Massive Wildfires

  • 27 Jul 2026

Currently, France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have triggered large-scale evacuations, as prolonged heatwaves and drought intensified fire conditions across parts of Europe.

  • In France, wildfires spread towards the outskirts of Bordeaux, a historic city in the country's famous wine-producing region.
  • Fires severely affected the Cap Ferret Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and surrounding areas near Bordeaux.
  • In Spain, over 75,000 people were evacuated, while another 30,000 people were advised to shelter in place.
  • The wildfire in Ávila Province burned over 50,000 hectares, making it the largest wildfire in Spain's recent history.