More than 260K forced to flee amid European wildfires: What to know
The Hill
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Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to raging wildfires across southwest Europe.
Over 250,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain, according to authorities from both countries.
No deaths have been tied to these fires, but strong winds and extreme heat have propelled the flames through thousands…
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 —