Wildfires in Spain and France Force Massive Evacuations and One Fatality

Severe wildfires in Spain and France have led to the evacuation of over 257,000 people and resulted in one death. A 78-year-old man perished in Manises, Spain, while firefighters continue to battle blazes that have consumed thousands of hectares. In France, approximately 198,000 individuals have been evacuated, particularly from the Gironde region, where the fire has destroyed 140 homes and burned an area three times the size of Paris. Conditions remain precarious as firefighters face shifting winds and rising temperatures, prompting authorities to prepare for further evacuations, including parts of Bordeaux.

Key Details: • One fatality reported in Manises, Spain, due to wildfires. • Over 257,000 people evacuated: 198,000 in France and 60,000 in Spain. • Gironde fire has burned 32,700 hectares; 140 homes destroyed. • Authorities preparing for potential evacuations in Bordeaux due to changing wind conditions. • Spain has already lost over 131,000 hectares to wildfires this year.