World · 23 July 2026
Wildfires force 20,000 evacuations in France as Spain battles 32,000-hectare blaze
About 20,000 people have been evacuated from towns and holiday spots along France's Atlantic coast due to ongoing wildfires. Meanwhile, firefighters in central Spain are battling a blaze in Guadalajara that has burned over 32,000 hectares. Southern Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 44C in some Spanish regions.
Reported by Independent · How we write briefs