Wildfires trigger mass evacuations across France and Spain
Euronews
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Out-of-control blazes in south-western France and central Spain have forced tens of thousands to flee.
In France, flames swept through the Cap Ferret peninsula, injuring 42 firefighters.
Meanwhile, Spain declared a historic national emergency as blazes threatened to merge near Madrid and Ávila.
Wildfires Force 300,000 to Flee in Europe
- Live: Thousands forced to flee as deadly wildfires rage in parts of France, Italy and Spain France 24 —
- France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads The Guardian —
- Wildfires force thousands of evacuations in France, Spain declares emergency The Globe and Mail —
- Over 80,000 people evacuated from homes after wildfires hit France and Spain Chronicle Live —
- Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes The New York Times —