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1. Jul 25, 2026

   Wildfires in southwest France's Gironde region force over 12,000 people to evacuate as hundreds of firefighters battle blazes covering up to 2,500 hectares.

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2. Jul 25, 2026

   Deadly wildfires spread across Spain's Guadalajara and Bedar regions and near Bordeaux, killing several people including a British couple as Paris, Madrid and Rome mobilize emergency responses.

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European Wildfires Trigger Major Evacuations, Emergencies

Wildfires in southwest France have forced over 12,000 people to evacuate in the Gironde region and nearby areas, with fires burning roughly 2,000–2,500 hectares and hundreds of firefighters deployed as winds hinder containment. Authorities warn the situation remains serious, with ongoing aerial support and investigations into the fires’ origins as crews battle the blazes in multiple towns and campsites.

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Europe Faces Deadly Wildfires Across Spain, France, Italy

Western Europe is contending with a severe wildfire surge driven by heatwaves, with France evacuating thousands near Bordeaux and Spain’s Guadalajara and Bedar regions experiencing deadly blazes that have claimed multiple lives, including British couple Christine and Michael Chard. Authorities warn climate-driven extremes are intensifying fire outbreaks, as Paris, Madrid and Rome mobilize extensive emergency responses amid mounting agricultural and infrastructure losses.